MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferruals (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake has limited reverse travel indicating incorrect adjustment
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also upper boot spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferruals (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake has limited reverse travel indicating incorrect adjustment
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YE05 VZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YE05 VZK, 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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YE05 VZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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