MOT Status
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152,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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reverse light inop
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
reverse light inop
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse lights not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated on dash indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake application uneven
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse lights not working
tpms light illuminated on dash
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
em light on pre 1/7/2008
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake warning light 0n
Oil leak
N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NAIL IN O/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE
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EA08 WXS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 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 EA08 WXS, 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 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EA08 WXS registered?
EA08 WXS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is EA08 WXS safe to buy?
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