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LT55 VMM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,430 mi
Last recorded164,430 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,501 miles

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

Nearside Transfer box mounting deteriorating.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 157,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Transfer box mounting deteriorating.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 141,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail tpms light on dash ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail tpms light on dash ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 130,399 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail tpms light on dash ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail tpms light on dash ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished\rubbed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,516 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,064 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 101,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 93,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 84,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light disconnected

o/s/f seatbelt buckle stop missing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,116 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,199 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 23,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,777 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 VMM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

LT55 VMM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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