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OU57 JMV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 JMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 144,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 129,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 129,933 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 118,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,191 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 27 Sep 2016 110,191 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 17 Jan 2014 86,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,834 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,338 miles

nsr coil spring fractored at bottom

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,503 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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OU57 JMV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU57 JMV, 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 OU57 JMV registered?

OU57 JMV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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