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SH08 RRX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,557 mi
Last recorded108,557 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RRX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside close to wear bars 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 99,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside parking brake performance low.strong advise.

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine misfires from cold.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,010 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

various suspension parts have light corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,613 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,081 miles

nearside rear tyre very close to limit

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 48,417 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 38,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 38,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,603 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 22,570 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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SH08 RRX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 RRX, 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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SH08 RRX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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