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OE08 AZJ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,735 mi
Last recorded148,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 AZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 148,735 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))

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

park brake efficeincy only just met

Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,153 miles

under tray fitted to the car all round

Fail 20 Apr 2021 141,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray covered in oil and slightly dripping

Pass 30 Mar 2020 137,848 miles

Center stop up to 1/2 not functioning

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Noise from front of engine

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,385 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge. ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,791 miles

Front tyres 3mm.

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,992 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,125 miles

NSF tyre almost threadbare on inner edge

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

No emissions readout - too lean

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,125 miles

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

NSF tyre almost threadbare on inner edge

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

No emissions readout - too lean

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,247 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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OE08 AZJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE08 AZJ, 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 OE08 AZJ registered?

OE08 AZJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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