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LT55 TVJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,952 mi
Last recorded107,952 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 TVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,952 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension elements slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 101,255 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,750 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 98,750 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,637 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,633 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,383 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 53,895 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,416 miles

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,061 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,391 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 30,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 19,641 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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LT55 TVJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT55 TVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LT55 TVJ registered?

LT55 TVJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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