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LV55 LXC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,349 mi
Last recorded147,349 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 LXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 147,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 145,712 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake level has limited reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 140,035 miles

Offside 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,102 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 132,099 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Dec 2017 108,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,668 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 96,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 86,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,440 miles

Bothrear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bothrear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,659 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,927 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,317 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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LV55 LXC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LV55 LXC, 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

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What year was LV55 LXC registered?

LV55 LXC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LV55 LXC safe to buy?

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