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RJ08 XYR

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 XYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,786 miles

Brake wear sensor light on.

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

DSM trigger point not met.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 121,767 miles

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

Brake wear sensor light on.

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

DSM trigger point not met.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,270 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,270 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked but not in the swept area

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,513 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen cracked but not in the swept area

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,617 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,853 miles

offside front/offside rear/nearside rear tyres getting low

Fail 29 May 2012 48,738 miles

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

offside front/offside rear/nearside rear tyres getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,492 miles

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

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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RJ08 XYR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ08 XYR, 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 RJ08 XYR registered?

RJ08 XYR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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