CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX55 ZGV

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ZGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,232 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,434 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,952 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,078 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 61,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,798 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,439 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,189 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,923 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,756 miles

all four tyres starting to crack slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,534 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,457 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZGV, 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

How do I check the history of CX55 ZGV?

You can check the full history of CX55 ZGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX55 ZGV registered?

CX55 ZGV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is CX55 ZGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 ZGV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX55 ZGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX55 ZGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.