MOT Status
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129,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rusty rear subframe
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Possible turbo boost pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wiper linkage worn
Front Wiper rack worn
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around tread and sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around tread and sidewalls deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
offside front brake binding - unable to fully assess wheel bearing
Front wiper rack worn
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewalls damaged
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated
Wiper blades noisy
Evidence of leak around nearside rear outer CV joint - boot secure and intact
Evidence of oil leaks on front undertray
Front wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components
Exhaust emissions too clean to register
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
All brake discs corroded
Exhaust emissions too clean to register
Front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tear in outer tyre sidewall
Rear brake discs corroded
both front tyre sidewalls perished
exhaust emissions to clean to register
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tear in outer tyre sidewall
Rear brake discs corroded
both front tyre sidewalls perished
exhaust emissions to clean to register
Emissions to clean to register
Exhaust fumes detected under bonnet, front to centre pipe connection not fully secure
Front and rear brake discs corroded
General corrosion to some underside components
Emissions to clean to register
Exhaust fumes detected under bonnet, front to centre pipe connection not fully secure
Front and rear brake discs corroded
General corrosion to some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust emmisions to clean to register
Front exhaust clamp broken due to corrosion, pipes not fully secure and leaking slightly
General corrosion on some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Emissions too clean to register
Front exhaust clamp corroded
Sill + under covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ST56 EXL is a 2006 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 ST56 EXL, 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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What year was ST56 EXL registered?
ST56 EXL is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.
Is ST56 EXL safe to buy?
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