MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corroded exhaust system
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corroded exhaust system
Exhaust mounting defective all cat bolts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear shocks corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear shocks corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear shocks corroded
excessive travel in handbrake but can still be operated
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
offside rear tyre on 2.5mm
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
offside rear tyre on 2.5mm
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres worn have little tread on edges due to design and 3mm across middle
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front tyres worn have little tread on edges due to design and 3mm across middle
nearside rear tyre 2mm
rear pads borderline pass/fail limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine and gearbox under trays fitted.
engine and gearbox under trays fitted at the time of the test.
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LS55 NWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 LS55 NWU, 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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LS55 NWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2005.
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