MOT Status
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146,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under tray fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under tray fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Cracking in tread - O/S bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Cracking in tread - O/S bald inner tread almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV55 ARU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 OV55 ARU, 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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OV55 ARU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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