MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust backbox heatshield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc shield loose
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust backbox heatshield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc shield loose
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
4x4 warning light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
front differential is very loose has at least two bolts missing and rest are loose.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PX05 XBR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PX05 XBR, 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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What year was PX05 XBR registered?
PX05 XBR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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