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M999 VTL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,176 mi
Last recorded135,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 VTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 135,176 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 130,502 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 130,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,280 miles

Front tpms light on

Pass 23 Jan 2021 119,028 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 116,197 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,153 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine smoke level higher than manufacturers plate 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 99,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,212 miles

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 80,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,048 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,909 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,909 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,600 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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M999 VTL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M999 VTL, 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 M999 VTL registered?

M999 VTL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M999 VTL safe to buy?

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