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CP55 YAY

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,302 mi
Last recorded179,302 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 YAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 179,302 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/side and n/side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 169,291 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Vehicle Engine under-tray has a misting of oil

Pass 27 Nov 2017 157,248 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 139,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 126,384 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,355 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front tyre is bald on outter tread and wearing inner tread

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and low inner tread

offside rear tyre is on 2mm tread and low inner tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 115,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 115,317 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,392 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,111 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,363 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 92,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,632 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,917 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 YAY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

CP55 YAY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CP55 YAY safe to buy?

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