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CX55 FSY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,388 mi
Last recorded150,388 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 150,388 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2024 150,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 140,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 131,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,165 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 115,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,270 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2013 98,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,669 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 68,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 68,249 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,372 miles

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat unable to test seat or seat belt

Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,371 miles

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

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

child seat fitted on nearside rear seat unable to test seat or seat belt

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 FSY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CX55 FSY, 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 CX55 FSY registered?

CX55 FSY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CX55 FSY safe to buy?

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