MOT Status
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133,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear flexi mounts heavily corroded.
Underside heavily corroded, including suspension mountings and components.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear brake hose bracket slightly damaged
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear suspension very rusty
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear suspension very rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no exhaust emission data recorded, due to low emission output
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
N/s front tyre scrubbed/cracked outer sidewall
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
N/s front tyre scrubbed/cracked outer sidewall
Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls
Front brake discs badly corroded and scored
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear and o/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls
Front brake discs badly corroded and scored
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DE56 VXS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 DE56 VXS, 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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DE56 VXS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2006.
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