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NL05 LSO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 LSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,653 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

rear pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,767 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,219 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,219 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,346 miles

both front jacking mount rubbers missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,723 miles

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,134 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

both rear tyres getting low (inner sidewalls poor).

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 41,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LSO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 LSO, 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 NL05 LSO registered?

NL05 LSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is NL05 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 LSO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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