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LX55 KJV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

150,040 mi
Last recorded150,040 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 150,040 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 143,291 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 143,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 148,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 141,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 133,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 124,760 miles

all tyres starting to age crack

Fail 15 May 2021 124,752 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all tyres starting to age crack

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,179 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,573 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 108,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 101,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 85,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,376 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,476 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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LX55 KJV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LX55 KJV, 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 LX55 KJV registered?

LX55 KJV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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