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LX05 PWU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,252 mi
Last recorded105,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 105,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 102,877 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 102,877 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,410 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 87,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,973 miles

Rear brake discs worn. serviceable.

both rear tyres close to wear limit.

Fail 2 Jan 2020 77,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs worn. serviceable.

both rear tyres close to wear limit.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,959 miles

Front brake discs worn. inner pads appear slightly low.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 54,707 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,319 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,538 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,270 miles

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2010 28,321 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 16 Mar 2009 24,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,450 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 PWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LX05 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

LX05 PWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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