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AV08 VDA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 113,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 113,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 93,871 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 69,119 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,119 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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AV08 VDA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

AV08 VDA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is AV08 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VDA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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