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CW55 EPC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake calipers and back plates badly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 137,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake shoes suspected (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake bleed screw broken

Rear brake calipers and back plates badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,002 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,076 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2018 117,064 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,238 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,821 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 86,766 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,929 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,161 miles

brake pads front and rear approx 3mm

Fail 11 Nov 2011 61,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pads front and rear approx 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,886 miles

front tyres low on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,562 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 38,562 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 EPC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CW55 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

CW55 EPC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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