MOT Status
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153,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes,, front of the 2,,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.9mm, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/end link,,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tyre is on legal limit,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on position 1 for mot requirements ()
both handbrake cables, slightly deteriorated
undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend check/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower,, front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
TPMS warning light on,, recommend check
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
o/s and n/s handbrake cables deteriorated
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s handbrake cable, slightly deteriorated
undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted, limiting view
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted and corroded,,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted, limiting view (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower,,, tie bar arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge
parking brake performance 20%, MOT pass mark 16%,, recommend check
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection
Oil leak ()
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm tread depth
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm tread depth
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
all tyres limit front pads close
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BJ05 POF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 BJ05 POF, 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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BJ05 POF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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