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LX55 LUJ

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,700 mi
Last recorded142,700 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 142,700 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,384 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,552 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 91,768 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,067 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,186 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 52,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,954 miles

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

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 LUJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

LX55 LUJ is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LX55 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 LUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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