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AV08 DSU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,090 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,461 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,801 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,516 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 45,516 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,814 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DSU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 DSU registered?

AV08 DSU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is AV08 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 DSU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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