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CX55 BDU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,850 mi
Last recorded142,850 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,850 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 142,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear wheel bearing due to excessive brake binding

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,745 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 136,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,010 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 127,009 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,650 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,590 miles

all brake discs corroded

fault on bonnet catch (very hard to open)

front brake imbalance may indicate repair needed

Pass 6 Jan 2014 111,434 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,066 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 67,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,224 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 20,224 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CX55 BDU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX55 BDU, 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 CX55 BDU registered?

CX55 BDU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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