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CP55 VGL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,681 mi
Last recorded156,681 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VGL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 156,681 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 156,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 148,324 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,904 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays

Pass 1 Aug 2019 122,171 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,037 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,037 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,053 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,869 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VGL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

CP55 VGL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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