MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
all rear windows heavily tinted
handbrake efforts low and just legal 17%
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s 235/65/17 -- o/s 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
all rear windows heavily tinted
handbrake efforts low and just legal 17%
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in windscreen
front tyres perished
oil leak
rear exhaust mount broke
slight movement to handbrake lever
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
chip in windscreen
front tyres perished
oil leak
rear exhaust mount broke
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside rear tyres worn at inner edges
oil leaks
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside and nearside door mirrors loose
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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A3 FLV is a 2001 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 FLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 FLV is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2001.
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