MOT Status
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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Wiper mechanism very worn
Both front headlights water filled but images unaffected
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting in numerous places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front headlights water filled but images unaffected
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Wiper mechanism very worn
Brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken one side (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Wiper mechanism very worn and insecure catching on bonnet
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken one side (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure
Wiper mechanism very worn and insecure catching on bonnet
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
noise at rear when turning/moving
tpms lamp on dash
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres worn heavily on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front tyres worn heavily on inner edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TPMS warning light on dash
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge
handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shocker cover loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shocker cover loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear shocker cover loose
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear shocker cover loose
Nearside 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)
nsr shocker cover loose
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside 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)
nsr shocker cover loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Airbag light on
Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged
Front tyres starting to wear low on edges
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Airbag light on
Drivers seatbelt slightly damaged
Front tyres starting to wear low on edges
Airbag light on
Nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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RN54 NUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 RN54 NUV, 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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RN54 NUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 February 2005.
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