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SM08 NMY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,455 mi
Last recorded135,455 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 NMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 135,455 miles

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 6 Dec 2019 132,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 127,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,705 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 11,750 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 11,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 50,581 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 50,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SM08 NMY 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 SM08 NMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM08 NMY registered?

SM08 NMY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SM08 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 NMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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