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SA08 WFP

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,273 mi
Last recorded146,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 WFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 146,273 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 137,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2022 137,213 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,778 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 136,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,240 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,863 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 111,863 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,124 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and side walls 235 55r17

front to centre exhaust clamp missing exhaust loose

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and side walls 235 55r17

front to centre exhaust clamp missing exhaust loose

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

cuts to near side rear tyre tread area

front to middle exhaust clamp broke

Fail 19 Mar 2014 74,436 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

cuts to near side rear tyre tread area

front to middle exhaust clamp broke

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 235 55r17

Pass 15 May 2012 45,154 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,881 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,881 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 WFP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFP, 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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SA08 WFP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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