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CX05 TWM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,741 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,698 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 89,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 89,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 86,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,364 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 82,364 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,495 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,727 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 47,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,236 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,141 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 14 Jul 2009 28,141 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,499 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,415 miles

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

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

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 TWM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

CX05 TWM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is CX05 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 TWM 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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