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LV05 PFK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,729 mi
Last recorded166,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 PFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 166,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 166,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 166,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 166,232 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer shoulders 235/55r17 103v xl

Pass 17 Jun 2020 165,540 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 165,537 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 235/55r17 103v xl budgets fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 159,570 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 153,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres out of shape

Fail 15 Jun 2018 153,137 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103v xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 May 2017 144,470 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges 235/55/17

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,373 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 124,886 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2013 117,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 109,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 89,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,852 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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LV05 PFK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV05 PFK, 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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LV05 PFK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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