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LT55 VFK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,192 mi
Last recorded167,192 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 167,192 miles

All steering and suspension component corroded)

Exhaust shield loose

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

Rear both sides Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe and suspension related components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,156 miles

All steering and suspension component corroded)

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe and suspension related components have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe and suspension related components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 145,965 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,147 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 141,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 141,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged damage will not retain buckle securely (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 131,654 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,105 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 116,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,521 miles

both front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,624 miles

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

both front brake discs slight corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 64,140 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,672 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,992 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,893 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 VFK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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