MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring showing signs of early contact damage / swelling (recommend investigation) (1.6 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring showing signs of early contact damage / swelling (recommend investigation) (1.6 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
near side rear shock absorber cover broken
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
near side rear shock absorber cover broken
Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle
Outer Sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle
Outer Sill covers fitted to vehicle
Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.
resonance noise heard when parking brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair
wet testing conditions
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE08 ZGU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VE08 ZGU, 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 VE08 ZGU registered?
VE08 ZGU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is VE08 ZGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE08 ZGU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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