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S300 SDK

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 SDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,292 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,097 miles

Central Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Slight wear movement in the brake pedal bush pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 105,097 miles

Central Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Slight wear movement in the brake pedal bush pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to the inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,895 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,589 miles

4x4 light on

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,130 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,130 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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,046 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,046 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken rear road springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,122 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,692 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,586 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 Aug 2011 28,951 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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S300 SDK 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 76.5%.

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 S300 SDK, 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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S300 SDK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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