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SV08 LRO

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,700 mi
Last recorded156,700 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 LRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 156,700 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 156,615 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 150,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 139,704 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,740 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,716 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front backing plate inscure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,521 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 37,252 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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SV08 LRO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV08 LRO, 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 SV08 LRO registered?

SV08 LRO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 LRO safe to buy?

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