MOT Status
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211,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the Anti-roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements
Rear propshaft removed at time of retest
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear most UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the Anti-roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear most tie bar damaged and fouling the anti-roll bar slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear most tie bar damaged and fouling the anti-roll bar slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Cut in O/S/F tyre wall
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Cut in O/S/F tyre wall
Front wipers in poor condition
Handbrake imbalance.
N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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LT05 YMG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 LT05 YMG, 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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LT05 YMG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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