MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Handbrake travel and wear in ratchet
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper part of shock absorber piston (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Signs of leak on engine under cover (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two, n/s and o/s/r ()
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Handbrake effieciency low
Underside surface corrosion
Exhaust front pipe to centre joint worn
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust front pipe to centre joint worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front no plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
advisory two bad cuts on o/s/r tyre tread but not down to cord
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP56 WXC is a 2006 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SP56 WXC, 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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SP56 WXC is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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