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AU58 ZYY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,005 mi
Last recorded167,005 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 167,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 153,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,454 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 148,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 124,725 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear tyre perished

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 124,725 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside Rear tyre perished

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 108,659 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,728 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,833 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,206 miles

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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AU58 ZYY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU58 ZYY, 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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AU58 ZYY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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