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Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Protective coating applied to a vehicle's makes it difficult to check for corrosion
Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight leak from rear diff seal
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked/perished in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight leak from rear diff seal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tail light cracked
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tail light cracked
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake warning light on
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside wheel (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged inside wheel (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside wheel (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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SW15 ALU is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 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 SW15 ALU, 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 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SW15 ALU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2015.
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