MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear frame and others suspension components mountings are corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear frame and others suspension components mountings are corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under rear suspension mountings, frame and components heavy corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front minor damage on outer sidewall
Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front minor damage on outer sidewall
Nearside Front tyre minor damage on outer sidewall
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre 2-3mm
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre 2-3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear screen wash inoperative
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear screen wash inoperative
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear wiper blades starting to smear
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front and rear wiper blades starting to smear
n/s/f fog light inop
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f fog light inop
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RF55 ZNT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RF55 ZNT, 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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RF55 ZNT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2005.
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