MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working sometimes flash (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sometimes flash (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Bumper insecure top of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General Underbody Corrosion
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour Front Both Also Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Front Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp incorrect colour Front Both Also Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Front Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front chip in the windscreen
surface rust
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side front (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front chip in the windscreen
surface rust
Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front chip on the windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also running low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front and rear disc has lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge also running low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significantly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear coming close to the minimum legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front TYRE BOLD FROM INNER EDGE
Offside Front TYRE BOLD FROM INNER EDGE
Oil leak NEEDS ATTENTION ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front TYRE BOLD FROM INNER EDGE
Offside Front TYRE BOLD FROM INNER EDGE
Oil leak NEEDS ATTENTION ()
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs are pitted
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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VU05 JVO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 VU05 JVO, 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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VU05 JVO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.
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