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RO08 XJC

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,509 mi
Last recorded160,509 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 160,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 149,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

extensive park brake travel

park brake poor - 16%

Fail 7 Oct 2022 149,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

extensive park brake travel

park brake poor - 16%

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,970 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,784 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plastic underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 8 May 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,529 miles

Centre propshaft flexible coupling deteriorating.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorating.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,234 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,218 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 XJC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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