MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust bracket unattached
rear bumper repaired
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
exhaust bracket unattached
rear bumper repaired
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear bumper repaired
little reserve travel hand brake
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s and tread low(235/65x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear bumper repaired
little reserve travel hand brake
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust centre bracket broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
front brake discs and pads appear worn
nearside front tyre a little worn on the tread
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
wiper blades worn
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE56 JCO is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 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 VE56 JCO, 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 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VE56 JCO is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2006.
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