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LX05 PXH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,422 mi
Last recorded137,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 137,422 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,618 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Dec 2017 125,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

child seats fitted in passenger front and centre and nearside rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,898 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 102,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil on min

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,849 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 87,849 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,100 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,038 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 26,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,821 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 19,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PXH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXH, 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 LX05 PXH registered?

LX05 PXH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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