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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration SA55HCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 22 Apr 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 185,003 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 185,003 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 183,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt metal cap leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,330 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 16 Nov 202016 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,865 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 17 May 201916 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 168,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
17 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,837 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 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)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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 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)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,529 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2018 17 May 201717 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,875 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017 18 May 20169 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,603 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,184 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,249 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 6 Nov 201315 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,786 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 15 Nov 201211 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,785 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,161 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 9 Nov 201029 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,123 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 29 Oct 200912 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,185 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SA55HCU was registered on 2005-09-30
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