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EX08 RXU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,265 mi
Last recorded82,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,265 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,668 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 69,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 63,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 55,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 48,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,059 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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EX08 RXU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX08 RXU, 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

How do I check the history of EX08 RXU?

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What year was EX08 RXU registered?

EX08 RXU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 RXU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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