MOT Status
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173,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust silencer insecure front clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system, light on
surface corrosion across rear suspension components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
surface corrosion across rear suspension components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
screen chipped
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
screen chipped
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer wall damaged. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 1.6mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, outer wall damaged. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, heavily lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 1.6mm. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front wiper blade poor
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front exhaust clamp broken and slightly blowing. (strong advise)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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SL56 YBB is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 SL56 YBB, 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 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SL56 YBB is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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