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FN08 MWZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,258 mi
Last recorded101,258 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 MWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 96,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 90,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 82,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section loose, clamp deteriorated (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle emissions are too low for the DSM to register and record results. DSM test PASSED

Pass 4 Nov 2015 75,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 58,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 58,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 33,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,214 miles

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

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

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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FN08 MWZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN08 MWZ, 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 FN08 MWZ registered?

FN08 MWZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is FN08 MWZ safe to buy?

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