MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both front rack end ball joints
All rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
All rear suspension components corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust heat sheild slight insecure
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust heat sheild slight insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and o/s/f shockers have slight wear
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV54 HLA is a 2004 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 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 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 SV54 HLA, 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 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SV54 HLA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.
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