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S1 RWL

2008 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,346 mi
Last recorded5,346 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 RWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 5,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 5,285 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 5,212 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 5,165 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,074 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 5,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 5,026 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 4,968 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,631 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

all four tyres perished and have cracking to tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,295 miles

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

all four tyres have cracking between tread and perished

Pass 8 Apr 2013 3,991 miles

tread on all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,911 miles

All four tyres cracked between tread

Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,420 miles

tyre tread on all four tyres perishing

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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S1 RWL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S1 RWL, 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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S1 RWL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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