MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Undertrays fitted.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
n/s/f tyre valve deteriorated
o/s/f tyre wearing edges
o/s/r tyre wearing centre
Rear baby seat fitted offside and nearside not allowing full inspection of seat belts
unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
brake pad light on but pads all ok
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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EK08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 EK08 GBZ, 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 EK08 GBZ registered?
EK08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.
Is EK08 GBZ safe to buy?
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