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ET05 CXJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,846 mi
Last recorded177,846 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 CXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 177,846 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,905 miles

rear shocks poor effort

Pass 8 Feb 2024 164,686 miles

rear shocks weak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 153,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 153,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 144,739 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,775 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 134,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,104 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and spliting

boot struts U.S.

Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,104 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and spliting

boot struts U.S.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 90,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 60,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,326 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 54,326 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,147 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ET05 CXJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ET05 CXJ, 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 ET05 CXJ registered?

ET05 CXJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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