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CX05 TKV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,397 mi
Last recorded160,397 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 160,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 145,176 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 142,552 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 136,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 129,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,686 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 113,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,622 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,622 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 100,408 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,886 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 84,886 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 75,580 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,147 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 66,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 53,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 34,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 34,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,421 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 TKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX05 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

CX05 TKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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