MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet doesn't stay up
Offside Rear C.V boot damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has sign of a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres have wear to inner edges
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Haandbrake cable rubbing on drop link gaitor
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Haandbrake cable rubbing on drop link gaitor
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear drop link lower dust covers have been rubbing on handbrake cables
engine covers and undertrays fitted
rear diff has sign of leak
transfer box has sign of a leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear drop link lower dust covers have been rubbing on handbrake cables
engine covers and undertrays fitted
rear diff has sign of leak
transfer box has sign of a leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres have wear to outer edges
rear diff has signs of a leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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RN05 NVS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 RN05 NVS, 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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RN05 NVS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 August 2005.
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