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SL05 LLZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,961 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 83,961 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 61,857 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 58,586 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,526 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 46,647 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 46,565 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKING

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES WEAR VERY LOW

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKING

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2013 43,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 43,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2012 40,802 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 40,797 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 31,411 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 May 2010 31,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2009 25,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 21,594 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on tread

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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SL05 LLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SL05 LLZ, 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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SL05 LLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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