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CX55 FFV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,406 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 140,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 137,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 131,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged but not to chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 131,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Camber adjustment bold appears to have been left loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged but not to chords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022
Pass 24 May 2021 112,001 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 112,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 95,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,924 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,610 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,212 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2015 71,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 R19 (4.1.E.1)

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,176 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Side Wall Damage

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,918 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,594 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,839 miles

both rear tyre tread depths are getting low (2-3mm)

both rear tyre tread patterns are perished (cracking)

n/s/f tyre sidewall is slightly damaged and tread pattern is perished (cracking)

o/s/f tyre sidewall is slightly damaged and tread pattern is perished (cracking)

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,717 miles

all four tyres perished on outer edges.

both front tyre sidewalls scrubbed

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,229 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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CX55 FFV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

CX55 FFV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is CX55 FFV safe to buy?

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