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SP08 WCU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 130,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 130,384 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,617 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 122,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,171 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,909 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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SP08 WCU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SP08 WCU, 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 SP08 WCU registered?

SP08 WCU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SP08 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 WCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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