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RY57 NNL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 NNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,538 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 121,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,992 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,298 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 106,298 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,547 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,547 miles

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,736 miles

Advise rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advise rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,562 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,235 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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RY57 NNL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RY57 NNL, 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 RY57 NNL registered?

RY57 NNL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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