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DS03 DAW

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,208 mi
Last recorded117,208 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 DAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,208 miles

Front heat shield on dpf looks welded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit lens repaired

Offside Rear parking brake effort low / system may need repair or adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 117,208 miles

Front heat shield on dpf looks welded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit lens repaired

Offside Rear parking brake effort low / system may need repair or adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 110,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 110,322 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 104,893 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 104,890 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,936 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,823 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have sidewall damage

front and rear brake discs pitted on faces

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,508 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,829 miles

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)

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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DS03 DAW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS03 DAW, 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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DS03 DAW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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