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CE55 RXL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,385 mi
Last recorded166,385 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 RXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 166,385 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 166,385 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

foot brake spongy

Pass 13 Sep 2024 164,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 164,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 158,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 155,134 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 152,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 146,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 146,528 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 140,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 132,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 131,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted too rear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,381 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 102,081 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 102,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,659 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,666 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,496 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 26,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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CE55 RXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXL, 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 CE55 RXL registered?

CE55 RXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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