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NL05 LSD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,651 mi
Last recorded198,651 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 LSD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 198,651 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 184,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake as little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2021 175,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 175,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 170,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 163,491 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 150,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 150,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,253 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,037 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,396 miles

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 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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NL05 LSD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NL05 LSD, 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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NL05 LSD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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