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CU54 OUB

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,199 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2025 171,184 miles

Front Coil spring mounting insecure both spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 162,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2024 162,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour front both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 147,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,612 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 114,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,364 miles

engine warning light on

oil leaking

both rear tyres are wearing very low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,616 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 81,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,614 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,525 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,627 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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CU54 OUB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CU54 OUB, 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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CU54 OUB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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