MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear ABS sensor ring shows signs of wear/damage.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Inner sidewall shows signs of low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear ABS sensor ring shows signs of wear/damage.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Inner sidewall shows signs of low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges
offside front tyre wearing badly on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear fog lamp not working
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear fog lamp not working
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear pads appear low
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear pads appear low
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN08 XBB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FN08 XBB, 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 FN08 XBB registered?
FN08 XBB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is FN08 XBB safe to buy?
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