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OE55 CVD

2005 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,585 mi
Last recorded80,585 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 77,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,480 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 61,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,019 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 57,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,449 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 42,449 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,856 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,884 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,625 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 37,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,994 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,275 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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OE55 CVD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OE55 CVD, 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 OE55 CVD registered?

OE55 CVD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is OE55 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 CVD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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