MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror back cover missing
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror back cover missing
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside door mirror cover missing
Factory fitted covers
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On limit. no leaks (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose / rattling
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third stop light 1/3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts top dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Factory fitted covers
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On limit. no leaks (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose / rattling
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third stop light 1/3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear ABS sensor rubbing on pick up ring
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken, cover dropped down
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake back plate loose/rattles
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear washer inop
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring tucked up ()
factory covers fitted
hand brake efforts poor/low
Factory fitted covers
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear ABS ring traces of sensor maybe catching
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose
Nearside door mirror housing cover missing but been tapped up
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics not shown as well ()
Factory fitted covers
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear ABS ring traces of sensor maybe catching
Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose
Nearside door mirror housing cover missing but been tapped up
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics not shown as well ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe by bonnet hinge bent / blocked (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
engine bay and under covers fitted
front wipers noisy,n/s smears
n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge
n/s/r shocker bump stop broken
rear ABS sensors touching pick up rings in places
rear tyres worn low inner edges, more n/s
rear washer inop
some of 3rd brake lamp inop
tow bar ball been removed and wiring tied up
ABS ring on offside rear catching sensor and nearside rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
bonnet safety catch stiff
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
third stop light some LED bulb not working
tow bar electrics been removed
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
ABS ring on offside rear catching sensor and nearside rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)
bonnet safety catch stiff
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
third stop light some LED bulb not working
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WJ05 XSL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WJ05 XSL, 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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WJ05 XSL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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