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AX57 EHS

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,520 mi
Last recorded103,520 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 103,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board clamp missing front pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,068 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 88,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel liner rear fixings missing

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

off side rear secondary position light not working

towing hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 May 2019 88,078 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel liner rear fixings missing

numerous covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

off side rear secondary position light not working

towing hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,517 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 64,562 miles

Emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm, perishing and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear washer jet blocked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 50,752 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,840 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,543 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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AX57 EHS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX57 EHS, 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 AX57 EHS registered?

AX57 EHS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AX57 EHS safe to buy?

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