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OV05 LXX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 74,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside body damage

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,887 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,095 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,342 miles

front brake discs worn/pads low

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 May 2011 24,587 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 17,831 miles

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms slightly damaged

offside and nearside rear road springs not visible

Pass 1 May 2009 10,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,128 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 LXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OV05 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

OV05 LXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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