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MW57 XTA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,144 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 70,144 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,312 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 63,221 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 42,646 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 3 Aug 2013 42,566 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,676 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,214 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 24,214 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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MW57 XTA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW57 XTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW57 XTA registered?

MW57 XTA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is MW57 XTA safe to buy?

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