MOT Status
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188,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose clamp corroded away from mount and hose lose and catching on a sharp edge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery tray area corroded in boot floor area
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seat cup badly corroded under mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Bald on outer edge and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint above axle badly corroded on unions (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of inner sill holed and corroded but not considered structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seat cup badly corroded under mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise. Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Strong advise. Rear subframe and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp cracked (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp cracked (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 235/55 r17 99W (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 235/55 r17 99W (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO59 XBC is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2009 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,456 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 AO59 XBC, 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 17 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AO59 XBC registered?
AO59 XBC is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2009.
Is AO59 XBC safe to buy?
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