MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't park at bottom of screen and hits the bonnet slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
brake pedal travel close to limit
engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
parking brake performance just met
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip 8mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad light on but all pads look recent
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
oil leak on engine
slight drag on right hand front brake
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
oil leak on engine
slight drag on right hand front brake
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear 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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise
nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm advise
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT56 TEY is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 BT56 TEY, 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 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BT56 TEY is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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