MOT Status
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187,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And boot slightly damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Reversing lights not working
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reversing lights inoperative
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Reversing lights inoperative
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
small part of high level brake lamp inop
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
small part of high level brake lamp inop
Front brake discs worn/lipped
Front brake pads worn very close to low pad wear sensor
Front tyres worn low on outer edges
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear coil springs corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn on edges
Rear Tyres on 3mm tread depth.
Slight corrosion evident around rear trailing arm bush mountings.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted in n/s/r seat preventing a full inspection of adult belt
n/s/r tyre low tread 3MM
removed item from drivers view prior to test
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tyre pressure monitor warning lamp on
Item removed from windscreen before test.
Nearside front shock absorber leaking.
Nearside front tyre on 2mm tread depth.
Nearside rear tyre scrubbed on inside.
Offside rear tyre on 3mm but scrubbed on inside.
Rear coil springs starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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NK54 ULB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 NK54 ULB, 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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NK54 ULB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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