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CX08 CPY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 CPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,877 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under vehicle guards fitted front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,122 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres perished no chords exposed

Fail 20 Aug 2018 130,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s front tyres perished no chords exposed

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 116,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 116,659 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 108,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 101,226 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 88,065 miles

All brake discs corroding

All brake pads look low

brake pad warning light on

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Pass 15 Feb 2011 65,732 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 65,732 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CX08 CPY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CX08 CPY, 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 CX08 CPY registered?

CX08 CPY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is CX08 CPY safe to buy?

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