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ML05 LHK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,292 mi
Last recorded99,292 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 LHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 99,292 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underside suspension components corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Fuel tank heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

T.P.M.S Lamp illuminated

Various underside suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 96,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front brake dustcover plate insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and mounting bracket heavily corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and mounting bracket heavily corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and mounting bracket heavily corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and mounting bracket heavily corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,533 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 29,611 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 7 Jan 2009 20,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 13,823 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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ML05 LHK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML05 LHK, 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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ML05 LHK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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