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SY08 LRK

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,331 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,330 miles

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

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 91,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 80,407 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,195 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 70,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

hand brake binding on. noisy

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,438 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 43,743 miles

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

Front and rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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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SY08 LRK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

SY08 LRK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is SY08 LRK safe to buy?

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