MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emission value on VIN plate covered up
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Emission value on VIN plate covered up
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions plate value on VIN plate covered up.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Emissions plate value on VIN plate covered up.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
TPMS light illuminated
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure UNDERSIDE (6.4.2)
Centre Rear Spare wheel insecure UNDERSIDE (6.4.2)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
smoke reading low
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil level low
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SO55 YOR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 SO55 YOR, 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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SO55 YOR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.
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