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SK08 BWB

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,535 mi
Last recorded89,535 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,165 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,327 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

handbrake effort near limit

oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth 3mm

back plate noise from rear wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,756 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,212 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 37,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,833 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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SK08 BWB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK08 BWB, 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 SK08 BWB registered?

SK08 BWB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is SK08 BWB safe to buy?

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