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M14 TPP

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,079 mi
Last recorded130,079 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 TPP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 130,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 130,078 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,013 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn

Pass 9 Aug 2018 100,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,061 miles

front brakes imbalanced, hand brake imbalanced n/s low, multi guards fitted, major oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 94,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brakes imbalanced, hand brake imbalanced n/s low, multi guards fitted, major oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,122 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,703 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,703 miles

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

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,320 miles

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)

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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M14 TPP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue 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 M14 TPP, 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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M14 TPP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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