MOT Status
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197,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet struts defective
emissions not detected
under tray partially detached
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet struts defective
emissions not detected
under tray partially detached
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
bonnet strut worn
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
bonnet strut worn
Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge and perished
bonnet strut worn
engine and steering rack damp
front brake discs corroded
temp repair front number plate
Nearside Rear 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 Differential is leaking The rear Exhaust box is touching the bumper.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Differential is leaking The rear Exhaust box is touching the bumper.
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Differential leak
Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Differential leak
Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions
engine cover fitted obscuring view of components
under trays fitted obscuring view of components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight oil leak from nearside rear differential/driveshaft seal.
Slight oil leak from nearside rear differential/driveshaft seal.
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EF55 ZVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EF55 ZVW, 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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EF55 ZVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.
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