MOT Status
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213,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid is ageing
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are worn on the inner edges 235/55R17 103W (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid is ageing
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are worn on the inner edges 235/55R17 103W (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning indicator light is on
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning indicator light is on
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
235/55/17
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
235/55/17
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake fluid ageing
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 + play in joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 worn/weak. (5.3.2 (d))
Brake fluid ageing
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining
O/s/f & rear wiper blade split at edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very low on inner edges + x1 sml cut. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 LUF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 WG05 LUF, 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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WG05 LUF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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