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N4 LBA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,625 mi
Last recorded110,625 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,625 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 106,748 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 103,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 101,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,735 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,503 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,001 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N4 LBA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N4 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 LBA registered?

N4 LBA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is N4 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 LBA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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