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LX55 UGP

2005 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,516 mi
Last recorded187,516 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 UGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 187,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 176,246 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 170,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 170,410 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 152,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 152,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 130,517 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,770 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight play in rear suspension upper arms

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,401 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 56,574 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 29,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,137 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,876 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 22,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear 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 UGP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

LX55 UGP is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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