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LX55 XFR

2005 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,864 mi
Last recorded141,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 XFR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 141,864 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 132,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 127,289 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 127,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyre's low on both edge's

n/s front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,002 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre's low on both edge's

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 88,549 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,756 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate stone chiped

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate stone chiped

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,248 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,989 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,403 miles

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 XFR is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

LX55 XFR is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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