MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
engine cover fitted
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure centre pipe rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Washers weak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Washers weak
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
major engine oil leak
play in both front brake reaction arm bushes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight wear front brake discs
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet hard to open recommend attention
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread and just legal
suspect offside front wheel bearing may soon become noisy
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet catch stiff
rear number plate deteriating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight on low limit
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre heavy wear on outer tread and offside front tyre heavy wear on inner tread
nearside headlight on low limit
slight smearing nearside wiper blade
undertrays fitted
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SD05 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SD05 YKW, 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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SD05 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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