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SR08 PBU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,994 miles

Engine rattle/whining

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv joint its self slight leak of lubricant (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 109,850 miles

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,002 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,782 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Mar 2018 100,782 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,559 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs pitted and scored

front to o/s/r brake pipe connector block slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,129 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,639 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,832 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,365 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,645 miles

bonnet catch very stiff needs attention

Fail 16 Apr 2011 33,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch very stiff needs attention

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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SR08 PBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SR08 PBU, 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 SR08 PBU registered?

SR08 PBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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