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ExpiredMileage
204,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Rear washer jet provides insufficient fluid to screen.
Rear wiper fails to clear screen
TPMS light on dash
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Rear washer jet provides insufficient fluid to screen.
Rear wiper fails to clear screen
TPMS light on dash
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washer fluid in reservoir (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 1.83 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside SIDE MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PERISHED AND LOSING GREASE. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PERISHED. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive LOWER ENGINE COVER FITTED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and out cv boots perished on both front drive shaft's (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seems to be from engine bay area slight smell of fumes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner and out cv boots perished on both rear drive shaft's (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear no blade left on rear wiper
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror unable to be easily removed without damaging them (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
Front headlamp slightly glazed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front headlamp slightly glazed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))
tyre pressure lamp on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective cracked and split ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight one, from chassis to lower part of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective cracked and split ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake discs rusty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted.undertrays fitted.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted.undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seats fitted n/s rear and o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings
child seat fitted n/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings
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NH54 EXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver 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 NH54 EXM, 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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NH54 EXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2005.
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