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NM57 AXY

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 AXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,496 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,735 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,730 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 104,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,731 miles

n/s front tyre badly cracking in treads

o/s rear tyre badly cracking in treads and sidewalls

Fail 24 May 2018 96,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s front tyre badly cracking in treads

o/s rear tyre badly cracking in treads and sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2017 91,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also n/s effort low (3.1.6b)

e/m/l on

n/s front and o/s rear tyres badly cracking in treads

Fail 10 May 2017 91,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel also n/s effort low (3.1.6b)

e/m/l on

n/s front and o/s rear tyres badly cracking in treads

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,596 miles

both rear tyres very low in tread and badly cracking in treads strong advise

child seats fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,880 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 58,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,269 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,226 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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NM57 AXY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NM57 AXY, 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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NM57 AXY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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