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EU08 ZNS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZNS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 118,011 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 118,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 109,305 miles

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,177 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 94,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,736 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,753 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,334 miles

emissions to clean to regester on smoke meter

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,519 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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EU08 ZNS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 EU08 ZNS, 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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EU08 ZNS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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