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SD57 TFA

2008 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,392 mi
Last recorded119,392 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 TFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 119,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 115,058 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,176 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 101,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,963 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,954 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,826 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 81,826 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,492 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,821 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,931 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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SD57 TFA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD57 TFA, 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 SD57 TFA registered?

SD57 TFA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is SD57 TFA safe to buy?

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