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SL08 NWA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,065 mi
Last recorded147,065 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 NWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 147,065 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 142,251 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 142,240 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,696 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,482 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,499 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,499 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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SL08 NWA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NWA, 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 SL08 NWA registered?

SL08 NWA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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