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115,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Under trays fitted
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner sill area dented in.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop also deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is dented-in. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is dented-in. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner sill area slight distortion/damage noted.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also slightly reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.
Nearside Rear tyre inner edge showing abnormal wear.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertrays fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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S55 ELW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S55 ELW, 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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S55 ELW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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