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LV55 KXW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,060 mi
Last recorded132,060 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 KXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 132,060 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,678 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,678 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 131,678 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,356 miles

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

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

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

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 8 Jan 2019 117,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 117,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,949 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 108,996 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,678 miles

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

Rear diff seal leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear diff seal leak

offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter clip insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,919 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 73,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,278 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,278 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,532 miles

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

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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LV55 KXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV55 KXW, 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 LV55 KXW registered?

LV55 KXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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