MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both universal joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front wiper blade arm pivot worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear high level stop light not all bulbs working
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake little reserve travel
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake lever little reserve travel only just made 16%
Nearside Front bonnet latch not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake travel long
high level stop light not all bulbs working
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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PJ05 YXU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PJ05 YXU, 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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PJ05 YXU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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