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LA08 AJY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 AJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,074 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,423 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,163 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2014 29,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,925 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 25,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 15,316 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 15,316 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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LA08 AJY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA08 AJY, 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 LA08 AJY registered?

LA08 AJY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LA08 AJY safe to buy?

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