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AY08 BEL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,343 mi
Last recorded169,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 BEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 169,343 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front arm both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,551 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Screw in temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 127,493 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 127,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just on minimum limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,314 miles

Bulb failure warning light illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,314 miles

Bulb failure warning light illuminated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.M.S light illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,533 miles

item removed from view before test

Fail 20 Oct 2015 71,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

item removed from view before test

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,764 miles

front brake pads starting to get low 5mm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,696 miles

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

Off side front tyre getting low on tread

Off side rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,696 miles

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

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

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

Off side front tyre getting low on tread

Off side rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,243 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,857 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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AY08 BEL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY08 BEL, 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 AY08 BEL registered?

AY08 BEL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AY08 BEL safe to buy?

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