MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Rear diff weep
oil/grease on N,S,F rack gaiter
when testing brakes on road test grinding noise from transmission ?
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
TPS LIGHT ON
both front brake back plates loose / corrosion on suspension units ./
sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen / damage to n/s/f door / slight corrosion on front x rear discs / slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb fitting (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened due to been jacked up on and interferance with drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPS LIGHT ON
both front brake back plates loose / corrosion on suspension units ./
sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen / damage to n/s/f door / slight corrosion on front x rear discs / slight oil leak
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on nearside and small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre 5 mm worn on edge
Offside Front tyre 5 mm worn on edge
Offside Rear tyre 4mm worn on edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust clamp broken
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r disc scored
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r disc scored
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CA56 LKL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 CA56 LKL, 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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CA56 LKL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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