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CF55 KMY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,885 mi
Last recorded180,885 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 KMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 180,885 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 180,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 176,148 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 176,146 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 169,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,037 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 66,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 59,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,404 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,364 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,460 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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CF55 KMY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CF55 KMY, 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 CF55 KMY registered?

CF55 KMY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is CF55 KMY safe to buy?

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