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LV05 YUL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,860 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 9 Jan 2026 132,815 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides show signs of overheating)(red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 129,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing unable to test correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing unable to test correctly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,273 miles

Central Rear rear subframe corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade/arm defective, still clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 118,553 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 110,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,168 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,074 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 98,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,926 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,610 miles

all four tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,460 miles

Brake wear indicator light staying on.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 53,621 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 47,609 miles

All tyres are beginning to show signs of cracking between the treads.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

All tyres are beginning to show signs of cracking between the treads.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,442 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 YUL 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 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 LV05 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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