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RY05 MOO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 MOO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 235/50*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,051 miles

Brake pad wear sensor damaged rear

Pass 30 Oct 2021 85,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,553 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 69,839 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 61,310 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,909 miles

all tyres worn to twi 2.00mm

Pass 7 May 2015 35,517 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Emissions to clean

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 27,323 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,626 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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RY05 MOO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RY05 MOO, 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 RY05 MOO registered?

RY05 MOO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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