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BD08 VLF

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing quite heavily on inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion noted (several areas, suspension, etc)

Under trays & covers fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2021 139,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 132,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,080 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,647 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,734 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,682 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,018 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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BD08 VLF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 VLF, 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 BD08 VLF registered?

BD08 VLF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is BD08 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VLF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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