MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
undertrays fitted
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU08 JMV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VU08 JMV, 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 VU08 JMV registered?
VU08 JMV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is VU08 JMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU08 JMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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