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BN55 CVF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,466 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 151,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 142,880 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 117,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,143 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 79,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,843 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/sf tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 60,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,502 miles

passed emission test too low to register

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BN55 CVF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN55 CVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN55 CVF registered?

BN55 CVF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 CVF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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