MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray fitted
under trays fully fitted.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
under-trays fitted.
engine covers fitted
under body has slightly corroded
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)
Rear rear under body slightly corroded to rear
under trays and covers fitted front and rear
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel parking brake needs adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)
Rear rear under body slightly corroded to rear
under trays and covers fitted front and rear
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine bay covers fitted
nearside and offside front tyres perished slightly
oil leak
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
undertrays fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine bay covers fitted
nearside and offside front tyres perished slightly
oil leak
rear exhaust heat shield insecure
tyre pressure warning light on
undertrays fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres perished slightly also low tread
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
both front tyres perished slightly also low tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SG05 ALO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SG05 ALO, 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 SG05 ALO registered?
SG05 ALO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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