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CV55 NPE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,596 mi
Last recorded117,596 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 117,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,693 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 114,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 105,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,327 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,327 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,451 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,221 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,945 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,985 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 66,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,493 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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CV55 NPE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NPE, 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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CV55 NPE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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