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ST05 LTU

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,912 mi
Last recorded123,912 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 LTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 123,912 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 123,912 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 114,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 112,790 miles

All tyres low tread

Fail 19 Mar 2021 112,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres low tread

Pass 20 May 2019 98,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 98,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 95,108 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 15 May 2017 82,435 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 76,588 miles

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

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

scratches in front windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,579 miles

scrathes in front windscreen

Pass 1 May 2014 60,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,570 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,247 miles

rear pads look to be quite low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,303 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 18,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ST05 LTU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ST05 LTU, 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 ST05 LTU registered?

ST05 LTU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is ST05 LTU safe to buy?

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