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CX05 TGU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,862 mi
Last recorded156,862 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 156,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 121,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sidewall on tyre been scrubbed

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,086 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,044 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,698 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 59,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,595 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 TGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 TGU, 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 CX05 TGU registered?

CX05 TGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is CX05 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 TGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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