MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear shocker bump stop
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake pad worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick badly worn metal to metal on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
gearbox under tray damaged and in secure with wire around fuel filter housing
nearside front wheel bearing not inspected as brake binding excessively
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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AR05 FWS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AR05 FWS, 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 AR05 FWS registered?
AR05 FWS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2005.
Is AR05 FWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR05 FWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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