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165,422 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear wiper no rubber
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Top strut bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Strut has play in the gland - bush.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Strut has play in the gland - bush.
Nearside Park brake effort poor
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut gland worn , play felt at the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Reverse light dim.
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front position lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut gland worn , play felt at the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Reverse light dim.
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both front position lights. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
slight windscreen damage noted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitor light on.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS
STRONG ADVISE:CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BROKEN !!!!!!!!
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SC05 OFE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SC05 OFE, 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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What year was SC05 OFE registered?
SC05 OFE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 August 2005.
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