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BK08 TBZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

183,398 mi
Last recorded183,398 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 183,398 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 159,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 138,507 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 123,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,710 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,683 miles

Brake performance not tested binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm,severely worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm,severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective no pressure ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,464 miles

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges and nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,463 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear inner edge worn

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges and nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 85,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 85,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,396 miles

N/S rear brake binding on slightly

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

both front tyres wearing thin on tread edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,396 miles

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

N/S rear brake binding on slightly

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

both front tyres wearing thin on tread edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,975 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,975 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

bulb fail light on ?

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BK08 TBZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK08 TBZ, 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 BK08 TBZ registered?

BK08 TBZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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