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SF57 UTY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,597 mi
Last recorded152,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 140,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 110,283 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,874 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 87,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,826 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 50,917 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 50,917 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 37,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 37,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SF57 UTY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF57 UTY, 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 SF57 UTY registered?

SF57 UTY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is SF57 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 UTY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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