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CV05 ETK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,960 mi
Last recorded160,960 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ETK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,960 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 159,747 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,283 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,067 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 152,067 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,735 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 134,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has corrosion to the casing

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 134,821 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front shock absorber has corrosion to the casing

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 132,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,995 miles

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

adv surface corrosion on brake pipes

adv surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,882 miles

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

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,071 miles

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

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

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

advs offside front seat belt unable to check some due to tape on belt

advs strong smell of fuel under vehicle but unable to see if there is a leek due to plastic covers an damness on covers

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,089 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,135 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 44,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,693 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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CV05 ETK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 CV05 ETK, 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 CV05 ETK registered?

CV05 ETK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is CV05 ETK safe to buy?

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