MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
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
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wiper insecue
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
windscreen has some scratching and minor damage not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
windscreen has some scratching and minor damage not affecting drivers view of the road
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
rear brake discs scored
rear tyres 3mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY08 EES is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SY08 EES, 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 SY08 EES registered?
SY08 EES is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is SY08 EES safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY08 EES shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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