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M300 CRL

2008 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,523 mi
Last recorded109,523 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 CRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 109,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 95,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 83,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 80,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 74,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,322 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs Scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 71,322 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff has slight weap from o/s seal

Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,580 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner edge 2.5mm left

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

O/S/F Tyre has cut in tread

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 41,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,140 miles

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

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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M300 CRL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M300 CRL, 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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M300 CRL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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