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LX05 WFW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 128,323 miles

Central Front Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 117,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,872 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 70,864 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,680 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 60,025 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,192 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 WFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

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

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