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LV55 WMT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

221,751 mi
Last recorded221,751 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 WMT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 221,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 209,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 209,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 194,762 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 185,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 185,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 170,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 146,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 146,425 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 128,529 miles

Front exhaust clamp at joint loose and leak small amount of gas, should repair, a.s.a.p., marginal pass.

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover braking, marginal pass.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bothside front and rear brake discs inner face wearing thin.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

power steering pump seems to be noisy, should investigate.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,926 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 102,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,892 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,914 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 78,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,988 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 17 Oct 2011 57,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,611 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (secondary tread).

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,284 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 WMT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV55 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

LV55 WMT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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