2005 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LS05 NMF
2005 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 125,862 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 NMF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 125,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 NMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (LS05 NMF) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS ( O/S VERY LOW ) (4.1.2 (a))”.
LS05 NMF Mileage History
- 16/05/200825,096 mi
- 23/05/200934,362 mi+9,266 mi
- 29/05/200934,362 mi
- 01/06/201050,312 mi+15,950 mi
- 31/05/201165,639 mi+15,327 mi
- 25/05/201277,732 mi+12,093 mi
- 30/05/201393,652 mi+15,920 mi
- 30/05/201393,652 mi
- 30/05/2014108,945 mi+15,293 mi
- 30/05/2014108,949 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/2015125,149 mi+16,200 mi
- 29/05/2015125,149 mi
- 25/05/2016135,086 mi+9,937 mi
- 26/05/2016135,086 mi
- 26/05/2017141,049 mi+5,963 mi
- 01/06/2017141,179 mi+130 mi
- 26/05/2018144,827 mi+3,648 mi
- 22/05/2019150,820 mi+5,993 mi
- 01/12/2020160,748 mi+9,928 mi
- 04/12/2020160,784 mi+36 mi
- 25/11/2021166,465 mi+5,681 mi
- 17/11/2022171,526 mi+5,061 mi
- 10/02/2025115,678 mi-55,848 mi
- 02/02/2026125,860 mi+10,182 mi
- 02/02/2026125,862 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,688 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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