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OE55 LCM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 LCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 100,509 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 97,158 miles

various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,932 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,403 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,681 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,345 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 79,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,047 miles

n/s/r tyre perished inbetween tread

Pass 16 May 2016 74,211 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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OE55 LCM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE55 LCM, 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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What year was OE55 LCM registered?

OE55 LCM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OE55 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 LCM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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