MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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tpms light on
Nearside Rear 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
tpms light on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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
major coolant leak
tpms light on
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion on rear subframe / suspension members
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wear in wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on rear subframe and lower suspension arms
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on rear subframe and lower suspension arms
exhaust fumes in engine bay
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust fumes in engine bay
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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CP55 UYW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 CP55 UYW, 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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CP55 UYW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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