MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield loose
park brake has little reserve travel
rear exhaust sleeve in poor condition
vin plate deteriorated
Brake performance unable to be tested tyre below legal limit to do decelerometer (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355018 97v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
heat shield loose
rear exhaust sleeve in poor condition
vin plate deteriorated
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside headlight bracket broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
heat shield loose
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside headlight bracket broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
heat shield loose
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S rear ()
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S front (4.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S rear ()
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust joints corroded
rear tyres worn
some of upper brake light not working
MIL light on
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brakes worn
Front Oil leak possibly oil filter housing gasket ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box loose due to broken clamps (7.1.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Oil leak possibly oil filter housing gasket ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s rear tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG54 XZE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WG54 XZE, 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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WG54 XZE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.
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