MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre outer tread feathered
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front WIPER PIVOT BADLY WORN REPLACE ASAP
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TRACK (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TRACK (3.4.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front WIPER PIVOT BADLY WORN REPLACE ASAP
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TRACK (3.4.2)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged TRACK (3.4.2)
N/S/F WIPER PIVOT BECOMING WORN.
O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCKS BECOMING WORN.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/F WIPER PIVOT BECOMING WORN.
O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCKS BECOMING WORN.
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge. 4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Unable to inspect under vehicle and outer sills fully as fitted with plastic tray and sill covers.
n/s/rear inner door handel
washers
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/rear inner door handel
washers
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 ARF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 AK05 ARF, 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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AK05 ARF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is AK05 ARF safe to buy?
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