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SH57 MAS

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,918 mi
Last recorded178,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 178,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 172,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 172,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 172,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 166,774 miles

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

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

unable to test rear seatbelts due to dog cover

Pass 27 Oct 2021 160,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 160,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 154,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,064 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,588 miles

Offside Front brake dust shield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,269 miles

Object removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Object removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,718 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,412 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 58,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,302 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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SH57 MAS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 SH57 MAS, 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 SH57 MAS registered?

SH57 MAS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is SH57 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 MAS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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