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LV05 UWZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,646 mi
Last recorded155,646 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 154,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 151,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 146,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 141,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 137,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,988 miles

Offside Rear parking brake slower than offside

Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,497 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake slower than offside

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,109 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,773 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,511 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 UWZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV05 UWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV05 UWZ?

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What year was LV05 UWZ registered?

LV05 UWZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LV05 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 UWZ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV05 UWZ have outstanding finance?

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