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S55 ELW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 ELW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 115,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,125 miles

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

Front Under trays fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Inner sill area dented in.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop also deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 104,111 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is dented-in. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 104,111 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is dented-in. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,507 miles

Nearside Inner sill area slight distortion/damage noted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also slightly reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,427 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated.

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge showing abnormal wear.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 91,778 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,311 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,311 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 36,262 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 26,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,405 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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S55 ELW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S55 ELW, 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 S55 ELW registered?

S55 ELW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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