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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rattle from front suspension
Rear brake lights not all working
Tyre pressure indicator light on dash
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
slight body damage
Oil leak
can not see bottom of rear springs
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S12 EKT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 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 S12 EKT, 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 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S12 EKT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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