MOT Status
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135,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit -1.6mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and some undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection
tpms light on
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
tpms light on
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake caliper siezed (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
major oil leak present on engine
tyre pressure monitoring indicates faults
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
4x4 light on
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit damaged sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit damaged sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
middle rear seat belt not working properly
middle seat belt jammed, handbrake travel high
Nail in offside rear tyre
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DS54 LBA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 DS54 LBA, 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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DS54 LBA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.
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