MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - O/S Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
+++ Zero Emissions - No Report +++
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
+++ Zero Emissions - No Report +++
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever travel high
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever travel high
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise n/s and o/s front wishbone bushes slight play
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PF55 AVZ is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 PF55 AVZ, 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 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PF55 AVZ is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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