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DU08 VWL

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,167 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 83,167 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 82,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,875 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,383 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 51,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,239 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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DU08 VWL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU08 VWL, 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 DU08 VWL registered?

DU08 VWL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is DU08 VWL safe to buy?

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