MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake travel but not excessive
under tray fitted obscuring testable items
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake travel but not excessive
under tray fitted obscuring testable items
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
light corrosion to some underbody components)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
light corrosion to some underbody components)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper platforms (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area
Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
light corrosion to some underbody components
oil leak from gearbox area
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam defect which WILL require an aim check on retest (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort eff = 14 % readings: 140 / 150 (3.7.B.6a)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper platforms (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area
Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
light corrosion to some underbody components
oil leak from gearbox area
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
TPMS Light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
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AY55 LXN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 AY55 LXN, 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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AY55 LXN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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