MOT Status
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138,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four wheel (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm little noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front 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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front 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))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-20. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre t.p.m.s. light on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVANCED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyres worn on edges
Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly weaker
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyres worn on edges
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and back (0.1 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements characters incorrectly spaced on both plates (0.1 (d))
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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AF03 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2017 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 46,260 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 AF03 MEL, 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 9 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AF03 MEL is a 2017 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2017.
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