MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front bot front tyres slightly cracked not excessive
Front brakes dics worn but not excessive
rear suspension corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm & BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm & BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developed scoring & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 3 - 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall 235/55 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developed scoring & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 3 - 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake discs slight lipped
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear nail tyre
brake pedal linkage worn
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Nearside Rear nail tyre
brake pedal linkage worn
engine covers fitted
exhaust rattle
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slight 'lip' developing , (3.5.1i)
engine cover & engine under tray fitted
nearside front tyre has slight perishing developing on outer wall
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & slight cracks developing outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slight 'lip' developing , (3.5.1i)
engine cover & engine under tray fitted
nearside front tyre has slight perishing developing on outer wall
offside front tyre has slight cracks developing on outer tread edge
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet latches suspect.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front and rear discs badly corroding/pitting/grooved
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front and rear discs badly corroding/pitting/grooved
front brake discs slightly pitted.
rear brake discs slightly pitted.
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SM09 VAA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,456 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 SM09 VAA, 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 17 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SM09 VAA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.
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