2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LG55 NVZ
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 119,353 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 NVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 119,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 NVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (LG55 NVZ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LG55 NVZ Mileage History
- 05/04/2024116,816 mi
- 01/04/2025117,515 mi+699 mi
- 01/04/2025117,516 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2026119,342 mi+1,826 mi
- 26/03/2026119,353 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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