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CW05 AKN

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 135,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 128,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,389 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,554 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 126,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,826 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,769 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,311 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 78,303 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING FROM INSIDE.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,847 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,032 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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CW05 AKN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CW05 AKN, 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

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What year was CW05 AKN registered?

CW05 AKN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is CW05 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 AKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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