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VX05 LBZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 LBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 110,456 miles

Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,141 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 103,200 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,467 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,352 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,157 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,006 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 55,503 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,849 miles

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 22 Jul 2011 40,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 27,591 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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VX05 LBZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX05 LBZ, 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 VX05 LBZ registered?

VX05 LBZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is VX05 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 LBZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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