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LX05 WKJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,736 mi
Last recorded135,736 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 135,736 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,472 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 130,768 miles

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

hand brake lever limited reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,597 miles

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

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

hand brake just passed one side better than other

Fail 30 May 2023 127,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 124,276 miles

hand brake limted reserve travel

Pass 27 May 2021 121,328 miles

hand brake needs adjusting limited reserve travel

Pass 30 Mar 2020 120,427 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,409 miles

Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing propsharft bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,473 miles

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

front prop bolt missing front flange

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front prop bolt missing front flange

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge near wear indicators

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres near war indicators

engine management light on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,805 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge near wear indicators

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres near war indicators

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 89,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,050 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,023 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,306 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 May 2009 27,644 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 WKJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

LX05 WKJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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