2005 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · KH05 LFA
2005 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 153,759 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH05 LFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2024
- 153,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH05 LFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (KH05 LFA) between October 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KH05 LFA Mileage History
- 26/10/2021146,892 mi
- 02/11/2021146,892 mi
- 09/02/2024153,759 mi+6,867 mi
- 09/02/2024153,759 mi
Average of roughly 3,000 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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