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LT55 USV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

235,550 mi
Last recorded235,550 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 USV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 235,550 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 226,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 221,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and some suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 219,540 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2018 219,406 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 168,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under tray on engine cover on

Pass 29 Dec 2015 163,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,054 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 86,250 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 77,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 77,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,336 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

n/side front tyre slight wear outr edge

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 USV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USV, 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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LT55 USV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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