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RO08 WYJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,692 mi
Last recorded153,692 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 WYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 153,692 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 15 Oct 2018 153,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 1 Nov 2017 150,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

emissions too clean to test

engine + under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 142,871 miles

Nearside fog lamp not working

emissions too clean to test

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 132,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 132,701 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre is right on the legal wear limit, and is worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on legal wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on the legal wear limit, and is worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is right on legal wear limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 97,685 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,546 miles

EML on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,845 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2011 51,845 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,279 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 WYJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 RO08 WYJ, 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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RO08 WYJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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