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LX55 KPL

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 128,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 125,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both sides tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 102,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,680 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged cord not seen.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 80,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,542 miles

o/s front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,089 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,386 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,358 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

plastic underbody, wheel arch and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,986 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LX55 KPL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX55 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 KPL registered?

LX55 KPL is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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