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OV05 LXU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,137 mi
Last recorded140,137 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 140,137 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check all tell tale lights due to partial dash covered by duct tape

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted x3

offside rear tyre has puncture repair too close to the edge, recommend new tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2017 134,780 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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)

rear seat belts not tested as childseats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 124,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 101,419 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,871 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,026 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,608 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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OV05 LXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 LXU, 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 OV05 LXU registered?

OV05 LXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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