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OE55 LCW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,748 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,231 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,638 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres 2-3mm nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,638 miles

front tyres 2-3mm nsr tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Feb 2013 83,080 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres both have damage to outer sidewalls, but no structure exposed at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,080 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres both have damage to outer sidewalls, but no structure exposed at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,403 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,339 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,221 miles

unable to see rear springs fully.

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 LCW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LCW, 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 OE55 LCW registered?

OE55 LCW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is OE55 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 LCW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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