CarVerify

Free Car Check

CV55 MLN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,793 mi
Last recorded190,793 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 190,793 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 190,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,427 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 180,427 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction pendant (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,951 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

both wipers slight smears

Fail 13 Nov 2023 165,885 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested as both lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS light on

both wipers slight smears

Pass 7 Nov 2022 158,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

retest failure items only

Fail 28 Oct 2022 158,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,968 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 150,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 144,305 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 144,305 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 124,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,880 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,876 miles

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

near side and off side rear tyres inner treads wear

Pass 2 Nov 2012 107,068 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 107,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 97,226 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,826 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CV55 MLN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV55 MLN, 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 CV55 MLN?

You can check the full history of CV55 MLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CV55 MLN registered?

CV55 MLN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is CV55 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 MLN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV55 MLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CV55 MLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.