MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Tensioning spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just above 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.08 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front number plate damaged
n/s/f brake caliper spring clip missing
Central Front under tray fitted
Emissions not tested emits smoke may cause further engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage tyre sidewalls.
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front number plate.
stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration front number plate.
stone chips front windscreen.
damage tyre sidewalls.
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front tyres wearing outer edges
slight pitting both rear brake discs.
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DV55 YUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 DV55 YUJ, 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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DV55 YUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.
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