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CW55 EPK

2006 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,577 mi
Last recorded119,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 119,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,997 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 106,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 102,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,642 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 90,934 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,024 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,712 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,086 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EPK is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 EPK, 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 20 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 CW55 EPK registered?

CW55 EPK is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is CW55 EPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 EPK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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