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138,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - outer edge worn smooth close to cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - outer edge worn smooth close to cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all tyres have minor edge wear
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
all tyres have minor edge wear
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative 955 bulb (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edges 225/60 r17 99v (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edges 225/60 r17 99v (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf tyre has slight edge wear
os inner track rod slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BP61 SHV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2012 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,287 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 BP61 SHV, 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 14 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BP61 SHV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2012.
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