MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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4x4 rear DIF oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
various corrosion underneath
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
various corrosion underneath
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust fumes entering engine compartment
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Legal Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Legal Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on outerside n/s/r tyre cracked on outer
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear slight bind on brake
Offside Front slight bind on brake
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear slight bind on brake
Offside Front slight bind on brake
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SW05 BMV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SW05 BMV, 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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SW05 BMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2005.
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