MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake caliper clip missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Offside Rear DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front fog lamps not working
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front fog lamps not working
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very low (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bonnet catch is defective & requires attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm
Offside Rear Brake disc starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Bonnet catch is defective & requires attention
Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm
Offside Rear Brake disc starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions to clean to be detected
front no plate cracked
run flat light on dash
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 AEB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ST55 AEB, 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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What year was ST55 AEB registered?
ST55 AEB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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