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FN08 XBB

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,678 mi
Last recorded136,678 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,678 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,678 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 123,564 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 123,564 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 106,890 miles

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))

Fail 22 May 2018 106,890 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2017 90,169 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 90,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 71,455 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing badly on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,522 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,943 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 55,943 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,852 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,074 miles

front and rear pads appear low

Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,074 miles

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

front and rear pads appear low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,786 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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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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FN08 XBB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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