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C17 ERA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,764 mi
Last recorded75,764 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ERA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 75,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,906 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,383 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 61,281 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,906 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,076 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 42,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,129 miles

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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C17 ERA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C17 ERA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 ERA registered?

C17 ERA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is C17 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 ERA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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