MOT Status
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156,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
boot only opens with key fob
Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to oil pressure light coming on and off oil level ok (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective back plate corrode brake shoes not mounted (1.1.19 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Additional braking device obviously defective back plate corroded brake shoes not mounted (1.1.19 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
boot only opens with key fob
N/S/R & O/S/R brake backplates corroded
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box area (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ME53 DEW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ME53 DEW, 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 ME53 DEW registered?
ME53 DEW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2008.
Is ME53 DEW safe to buy?
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