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EF08 CWT

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,490 mi
Last recorded195,490 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CWT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 195,490 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 195,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19yxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate slightly loose

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 185,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

hand brake lever travel close to no reserve

Fail 8 Oct 2022 185,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Amber light on dash 4x4

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

brake pad warning light on

hand brake lever travel close to no reserve

Pass 12 Oct 2021 176,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 176,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 170,462 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 170,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 167,861 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 135,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 113,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,778 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 89,304 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 45,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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EF08 CWT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF08 CWT, 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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EF08 CWT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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