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SY57 SKY

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,803 mi
Last recorded149,803 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 SKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 141,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,340 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper arm contacting bonnet, slightly affecting ability to clear windscreen

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm mount plates corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 136,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch linning (5.2.3 (f))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wiper arm contacting bonnet, slightly affecting ability to clear windscreen

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm mount plates corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear front to rear brake pipe connection ferule corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,455 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe,antiroll bar and coil springs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 123,452 miles

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels (2.6 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit in engine bay above radiator fan marked yellow (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension mounted device (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected nut missing (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe,antiroll bar and coil springs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,923 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,266 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear SHOCKER WEAK

Pass 31 Aug 2015 89,427 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 89,427 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 38,314 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,996 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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SY57 SKY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY57 SKY, 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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SY57 SKY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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