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LX05 PXL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,314 mi
Last recorded161,314 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 PXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 161,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 161,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 160,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 153,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 144,828 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 yyres getting quite close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 139,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 106,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 95,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 94,792 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Unable to open bonnet (6.4.1)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2016 86,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,221 miles

EML on.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,942 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,941 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 35,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front outer sidewalls damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,049 miles

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

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 PXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

LX05 PXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 PXL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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