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WG55 CMZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,444 mi
Last recorded176,444 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 176,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 172,333 miles

Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2023

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

eml not showing

Pass 13 Jun 2021 157,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 157,871 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 157,262 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 150,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear calipers damp

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,697 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 144,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 140,831 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 139,680 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing thin

slight oil leak engine

Pass 1 Aug 2014 128,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 128,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 116,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 116,615 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 106,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,784 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,462 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WG55 CMZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WG55 CMZ, 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 WG55 CMZ registered?

WG55 CMZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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