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LX05 NWW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

286,467 mi
Last recorded286,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 286,467 miles

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

Offside front brake disc corroding

Slight oil leak engine area

Slight play nearside steering rack-end

Fail 7 Jul 2022 286,467 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroding

Slight oil leak engine area

Slight play nearside steering rack-end

Pass 24 Jun 2021 275,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper burns (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 275,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

4x4 lamp indicates a fault

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper burns (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 264,882 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 264,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 254,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 157,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 155,031 miles

all tyres nearing limit

front brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2016 153,172 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 153,172 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 151,216 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 151,216 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 148,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 123,876 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 141,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,724 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 119,777 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,915 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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LX05 NWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX05 NWW, 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 LX05 NWW registered?

LX05 NWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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