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SA08 VZS

2008 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 162,999 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres badly perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 160,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn w/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both tyres & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 160,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn w/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both tyres & perished on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 155,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 152,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 152,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,926 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,157 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,422 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,983 miles

All for tyres perished and split

Front brake discs lipped and pitted on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 115,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All for tyres perished and split

Front brake discs lipped and pitted on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 106,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,928 miles

Engine management light on.

Front discs slightly pitted on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Monitor oil leak at gearbox sump.

Pass 2 May 2012 68,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,682 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)

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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SA08 VZS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA08 VZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 VZS registered?

SA08 VZS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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