2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · CU54 OUB
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 171,199 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU54 OUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 171,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU54 OUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (CU54 OUB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CU54 OUB Mileage History
- 17/10/2023152,589 mi
- 27/10/2024162,625 mi+10,036 mi
- 27/10/2024162,625 mi
- 12/10/2025171,184 mi+8,559 mi
- 16/10/2025171,199 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 9,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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