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SL08 FNE

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,781 mi
Last recorded147,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2025 147,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,247 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 124,313 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 117,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,260 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc,s slightly rusty

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,806 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,552 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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SL08 FNE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SL08 FNE, 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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SL08 FNE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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