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EJ08 BFF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,810 mi
Last recorded195,810 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 BFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 195,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 195,810 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake caliper outer spring retainer missing (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 188,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp[ on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm was indacating fault now reset

Pass 3 Jun 2019 174,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 163,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 155,041 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 139,770 miles

Oil leak rear drive shaft off side ()

near side rear shock absorber outer cover insecure

under covers fitted so not all components checked

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,973 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 123,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 114,283 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

engine light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,193 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,677 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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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EJ08 BFF 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 84.6%.

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 EJ08 BFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 BFF registered?

EJ08 BFF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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