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CP55 ETY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,486 mi
Last recorded155,486 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ETY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 155,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 150,470 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 150,442 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 146,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 137,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 131,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 124,285 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,903 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 105,367 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,072 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 67,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,981 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 15,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,855 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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CP55 ETY 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 83.3%.

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 CP55 ETY, 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 CP55 ETY registered?

CP55 ETY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is CP55 ETY safe to buy?

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