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CX05 HYU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 HYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,491 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 91,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 85,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 81,641 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,862 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,416 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,538 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 32,096 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,537 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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CX05 HYU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CX05 HYU, 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 CX05 HYU registered?

CX05 HYU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is CX05 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 HYU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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