MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Front Coolant leak coolant staining around plastic coolant housing on front of engine ()
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator/expansion tank area ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
metalic noise coming from engine at idle
tpms light on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing two wheel bolts missing from n/s/f wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f drop link upper ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Coolant leak coolant staining around plastic coolant housing on front of engine ()
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator/expansion tank area ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
metalic noise coming from engine at idle
tpms light on dash
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear drive shaft worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight binding nearside front brakes
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear drive shaft worn
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight binding nearside front brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r drive shaft gaitor damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Oil leak
n/s/r cv joint gaiter damaged
Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T88 BOS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 T88 BOS, 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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T88 BOS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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