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CW55 EOJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,315 mi
Last recorded105,315 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,315 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 105,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,406 miles

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

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

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))

surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2024 93,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,075 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 35,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 32,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 14,958 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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CW55 EOJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CW55 EOJ, 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 CW55 EOJ registered?

CW55 EOJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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