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OE55 CWJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,232 mi
Last recorded155,232 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 CWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2025 155,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at front area advise diagnosis and rectification (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear advice presenter not to drive as in dangerous condition due to no effort at rear brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2024 146,719 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 146,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see emision sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 138,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 138,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 132,300 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 132,273 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,896 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,466 miles

Nearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,466 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front shock absorber knocking

Nearside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 58,855 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 58,855 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,767 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,067 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,438 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 CWJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CWJ, 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 OE55 CWJ registered?

OE55 CWJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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