MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy gearbox and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn worn /insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both adjusted /output reduced (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front ABS wire fouling drop link
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive heavy gearbox and rear diff leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front brake pad wear wire detached [light on ] pads ok
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks from engine /transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front brake pad wear wire detached [light on ] pads ok
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks from engine /transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
TPMs light and DSC lights on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front brake light wear light wire detached[broken]
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges [3mm and 2mm ] (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front brake light wear light wire detached[broken]
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges [3mm and 2mm ] (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor broken & hanging loose
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake wear indicator sensor broken & hanging loose
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak radiator ? ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak ()
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low beam image weak (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. temp spare fitted (4.1.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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 front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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EX05 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EX05 FBL, 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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EX05 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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