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T12 RRS

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,296 mi
Last recorded101,296 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 RRS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 101,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,889 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 89,889 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,477 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down at time of test so full inspection of rear belts not carried out.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,477 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down at time of test so full inspection of rear belts not carried out.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,736 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,260 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,545 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,234 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,303 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 59,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 35,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn nere limit

Pass 2 May 2012 26,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,780 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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T12 RRS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T12 RRS, 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 T12 RRS registered?

T12 RRS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is T12 RRS safe to buy?

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