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2005 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration SC54UBR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 27 Oct 2023
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 174,896 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- shields fitted from new restricting access
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,041 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
25 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,041 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,668 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension heavily corroded
- both rear tyres worn on edges and centre of tread
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension heavily corroded
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both rear tyres worn on edges and centre of tread
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,970 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.
- Engine management light on.
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.
- Engine management light on.
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,189 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre worn low in center of tread
- front brake discs in poor condition
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,577 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,543 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,325 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2014 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,060 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2013 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,623 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,452 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2012 10 Jun 202629 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,719 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2011 10 Jun 20265 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,338 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2011 10 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,676 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 10 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,606 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2009 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC54UBR was registered on 2005-01-10
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