MOT Status
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118,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
unknown abs fault could return
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
unknown abs fault could return
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
mobile phone holder and air freshener removed from screen prior to test
Rear tyre sidewalls cracked
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear tyre sidewalls cracked
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISE PART OF CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 LHB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 SJ05 LHB, 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 SJ05 LHB registered?
SJ05 LHB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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