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CP55 UYW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

228,416 mi
Last recorded228,416 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 228,416 miles

tpms light on

Fail 31 Oct 2022 228,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Fail 11 Oct 2022 228,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

major coolant leak

tpms light on

Pass 5 Oct 2021 221,490 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 217,718 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 217,718 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 214,240 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 214,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 205,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear subframe / suspension members

Fail 27 Sep 2018 205,341 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 194,599 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

corrosion on rear subframe and lower suspension arms

Fail 9 Oct 2017 194,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

corrosion on rear subframe and lower suspension arms

Pass 4 Oct 2016 181,184 miles

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 181,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 29 Sep 2015 167,534 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 167,534 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,524 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 154,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 142,219 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 141,526 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 119,066 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,202 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 UYW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CP55 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

CP55 UYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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