MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper blade defective
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper blade defective
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully attached but unlikely to become detached
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount has slight play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Daytime running light has 2 of multiple light sources inoperative
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mount has slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rusty patch on nsr brake disc not efecting brake performance
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN55 TEJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PN55 TEJ, 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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PN55 TEJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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