MOT Status
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163,644 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated allowing exhaust to move (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
high level stop lamp only the offside half working
plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
high level stop lamp only the offside half working
plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body damage.
nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.
offside rear drive shaft/hub area covered in grease.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre 3.5mm
offside rear tyre 2.5mm and splitting on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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AV09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 AV09 FAJ, 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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AV09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2009.
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