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186,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level low
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))
Squalling noise from engine invistigate further
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Undertray obscuring view to some testable items.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin showing signs of heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
nearside parking brake efficiency low
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
front discs are slightly pitted
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SP55 NXR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SP55 NXR, 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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SP55 NXR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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