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SO57 AXR

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 AXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 151,001 miles

undertray fitted

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,709 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2022 144,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 139,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation present but pattern good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not tested as seat full

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 22 Jul 2021 139,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 50cm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation present but pattern good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 55cm (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear seat belts not tested as seat full

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 11 Jul 2020 135,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 131,351 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,751 miles

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

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,453 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 65,452 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 59,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 49,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,675 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 41,674 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 41,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,972 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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SO57 AXR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO57 AXR, 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 SO57 AXR registered?

SO57 AXR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is SO57 AXR safe to buy?

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