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2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LM05 RFF

LM05 RFF

2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 163,587 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
163,587 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1995cc
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LM05 RFF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
  • 163,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LM05 RFF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 13:50
MOT Analysis

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 (LM05 RFF) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

LM05 RFF Mileage History

  1. 17/02/2022156,345 mi
  2. 14/02/2023160,768 mi+4,423 mi
  3. 12/02/2024164,215 mi+3,447 mi
  4. 04/02/2025164,605 mi+390 mi
  5. 11/02/2026163,587 mi-1,018 mi

Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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