MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,803 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside wiper arm contacting bonnet, slightly affecting ability to clear windscreen
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear trailing arm mount plates corroded
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch linning (5.2.3 (f))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside wiper arm contacting bonnet, slightly affecting ability to clear windscreen
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear trailing arm mount plates corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear front to rear brake pipe connection ferule corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe,antiroll bar and coil springs corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels (2.6 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in engine bay above radiator fan marked yellow (4.11 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension mounted device (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected nut missing (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe,antiroll bar and coil springs corroded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Offside Rear SHOCKER WEAK
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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SY57 SKY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 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 SY57 SKY, 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 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SY57 SKY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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