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SO58 BNE

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,717 mi
Last recorded130,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 BNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Many air fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and toys ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 122,032 miles

Emissions not tested loss of coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,627 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 113,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,737 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

transmission warning light on sometimes

Pass 15 Mar 2018 90,551 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

yellow oil light on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,356 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,812 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective lamp on (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,709 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,141 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 58,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,075 miles

Monitor wear on rear brake pads.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,782 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 27,692 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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SO58 BNE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO58 BNE, 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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SO58 BNE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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