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V40 LOO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,806 mi
Last recorded142,806 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 LOO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 142,806 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 137,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 137,466 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 132,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,456 miles

advise n/s/f wiper linkage worn & child seats in rear

Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,456 miles

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

advise n/s/f wiper linkage worn & child seats in rear

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,659 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,218 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 84,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 78,397 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside and offside front discs corroded and wearing thin

Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside and offside front discs corroded and wearing thin

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

offside rear disc corroded and wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,882 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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V40 LOO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V40 LOO, 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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V40 LOO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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