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EF05 LUD

2005 Bmw X3 · Petrol · 2979cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX3
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Bmw X3 Petrol 2979cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 118,170 miles on the clock, averaging 7,150 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 LUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,150

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,572
Average per year7,150
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF05 LUD 24k47k71k95k118k '08'21'14

Check EF05 LUD

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage113,598 miles
Since last MOT+13,254 miles
PASS
Mileage100,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage97,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,751 miles
PASS
Mileage90,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage88,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,665 miles
Since last MOT+14,990 miles
PASS
Mileage65,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage61,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,189 miles
PASS
Mileage49,259 miles
Since last MOT+12,610 miles
PASS
Mileage36,649 miles
Since last MOT+13,120 miles
PASS
Mileage23,529 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LUD
MakeBmw
ModelX3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 LUD

What car is EF05 LUD?

EF05 LUD is an grey Bmw X3, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 LUD?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 LUD was 118,170 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 LUD passed its MOT?

EF05 LUD has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2021.

Is EF05 LUD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 LUD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF05 LUD?

EF05 LUD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.