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FG08 ZZD

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 ZZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper blades split

Pass 9 May 2023 121,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 121,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 116,244 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 116,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc shield insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Apr 2021 108,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc shield insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 106,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,044 miles

Slight restricted movement on nearside rear handbrake

Fail 22 Mar 2019 100,037 miles

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

Slight restricted movement on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipe union corroded

slight twist in offside front brake hose

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,140 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,240 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,639 miles

n/sfront tyre worn inner edge

o/sfront tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 32,485 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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FG08 ZZD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG08 ZZD, 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 FG08 ZZD registered?

FG08 ZZD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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