MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under trays fitted
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush curved (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush straight (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush curved (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush straight (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
under trays fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads worn low
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake pads well worn
all tyres worn close to limit on outer edges
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AB53 ULS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AB53 ULS, 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 AB53 ULS registered?
AB53 ULS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 August 2005.
Is AB53 ULS safe to buy?
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