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MW05 CFX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

208,174 mi
Last recorded208,174 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 CFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 208,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 186,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 167,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 156,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 127,393 miles

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

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

Offside rear cv joint/boot leaking grease

Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside rear cv joint/boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 115,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 104,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,182 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 Front 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 9 Jul 2008 71,622 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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MW05 CFX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MW05 CFX, 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 MW05 CFX registered?

MW05 CFX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is MW05 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 CFX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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