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V23 CRA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,618 mi
Last recorded131,618 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 CRA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 131,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,291 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 103,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively swollen rubbing sensor (1.6 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,374 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 fault lamp illuminated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost torque reaction arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively swollen rubbing sensor (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places advise check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,097 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,042 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,921 miles

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

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,638 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 44,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 18,855 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,050 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 16,035 miles

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

emissions too lean to generate reading

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,493 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 14,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,916 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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V23 CRA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V23 CRA, 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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V23 CRA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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