MOT Status
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Screw in temporary fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))
Bulb failure warning light illuminated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
T.P.M.S light illuminated
Bulb failure warning light illuminated
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
T.P.M.S light illuminated
item removed from view before test
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
item removed from view before test
front brake pads starting to get low 5mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front tyre getting low on tread
Off side rear tyre getting low on tread
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front tyre getting low on tread
Off side rear tyre getting low on tread
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AY08 BEL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 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 AY08 BEL, 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 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AY08 BEL registered?
AY08 BEL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is AY08 BEL safe to buy?
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