MOT Status
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Coil spring worn front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays secured
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle tested in wet conditions
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
tested in wet conditions
under body rust
under trays fitted
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear hand brake drums running oval
engine cover fitted unable to inspect some under bonnet items/areas
engine light on
exhaust heat shields loose
under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure/fuel system/electrical equipment
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side reading 000 (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear hand brake drums running oval
engine cover fitted unable to inspect some under bonnet items/areas
engine light on
exhaust heat shields loose
under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some areas/items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure/fuel system/electrical equipment
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine warning light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken off engine (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine light on istrument panel on
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear shocker cover insercure
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear shocker cover insercure
poss rear brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SB55 FFH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 SB55 FFH, 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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SB55 FFH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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