MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear underbody and suspension components corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody has service rust
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underbody has service rust
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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SY05 OHR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SY05 OHR, 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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SY05 OHR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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