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AK52 BUZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests42 (30 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,062 mi
Last recorded125,062 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 BUZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 125,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 149,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,026 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape inner edge, feathering flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape inner edge, feathering flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 113,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning device loose in wheel arch.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,816 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear reverse lamp Inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2023 122,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear reverse lamp Inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning light sensor loose.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 111,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake Pad warning light sensor loose.

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,086 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reverse lamp inop. NSR working

Pass 20 Jul 2022 106,991 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,991 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickering. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,168 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 100,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,124 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,412 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,745 miles

Front tyres edges worn

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres edges worn

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 86,846 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 56,438 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 56,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,985 miles

Offside Front both inner and outer edges worn drivers side front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 32,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,934 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,104 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,431 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,897 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AK52 BUZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 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 AK52 BUZ, 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 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 BUZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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