MOT Status
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127,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers/under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers/under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all components
prop shaft front rubber doughnut starting to seperate
under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RD54 SLS is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RD54 SLS, 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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RD54 SLS is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2006.
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