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CE55 FNY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,455 mi
Last recorded183,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 FNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 183,455 miles

Offside Handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 12 Jun 2026 183,455 miles

Offside Handbrake only just met requirements

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 169,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 160,779 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 153,427 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 147,116 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished 235.55.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,748 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 133,470 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,361 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 64,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,477 miles

offside front as cuts in the outer sidewall

under trays and outersill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,728 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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CE55 FNY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CE55 FNY, 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 CE55 FNY registered?

CE55 FNY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2005.

Is CE55 FNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 FNY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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