MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet secondary release is "sticky" (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Boot raising struts worn
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet secondary release is "sticky" (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve is perished (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Boot raising struts worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot starting to come apart (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
child seat fitted
n/s/ wiper fouling bonnet
traction control light on
undertrays fitted
Clutch noisy.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Recommend replacing all brake discs.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
heat sheild loose (underside)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MKZ 9042 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 MKZ 9042, 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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What year was MKZ 9042 registered?
MKZ 9042 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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