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AV08 BRF

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,071 mi
Last recorded90,071 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 90,017 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp not secure, excessive movement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 80,663 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,360 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges and low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full underbonnet inspection

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,186 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 66,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,145 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,546 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,766 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 29,322 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low on tread on 3mm

nearside front tyrte worn on outer edge

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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AV08 BRF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV08 BRF, 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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What year was AV08 BRF registered?

AV08 BRF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AV08 BRF safe to buy?

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