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CT05 ORS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 ORS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 73,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,441 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,655 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 49,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,955 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 33,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,910 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 20,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 16,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 12,921 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 12,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,470 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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CT05 ORS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CT05 ORS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CT05 ORS?

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What year was CT05 ORS registered?

CT05 ORS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is CT05 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT05 ORS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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