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RO08 VKC

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,060 mi
Last recorded151,060 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 151,060 miles

Front suspension arms worn

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

Nearside Rear driven flat

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

coolant leak

timming chain noise

Pass 5 Dec 2020 143,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,744 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,428 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,230 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,332 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,072 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,203 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 66,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,539 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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RO08 VKC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 VKC, 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 RO08 VKC registered?

RO08 VKC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RO08 VKC safe to buy?

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