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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light unit loose and full of condensation
tyre pressure light on
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated the nearside catch of the two not working (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated the nearside catch of the two not working (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fr9ont and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fr9ont and rear all suspension components corrosion but not seriously weakened
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen washers poor although functional
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SH61 BWJ is a 2011 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 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 SH61 BWJ, 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 15 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SH61 BWJ is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2011.
Is SH61 BWJ safe to buy?
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