MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat in poor condition
eml light on
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drivers seat in poor condition
Engine noise
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine noise
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit early replacement req (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
tpms light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
4x4 light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit early replacement req (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges on limit advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
mil light on
on tapley test rear diff judders & noisy advise early repair
tpms light on
both front tyres balding on edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
long handbrake lever travel
Engine light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear child seats fitted
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air conditioning compressor drive belt missing
noise from engine pulleys/drive belt
rear brake discs slightly scored
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SMALL CUT TO OUTSIDE WALL O/S/F TYRE NO CORDS EXPOSED
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PJ55 OGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 PJ55 OGF, 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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PJ55 OGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.
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