MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake reading low
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine has a bad oil leak
front tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs lipped
front tyres wearing on inside edge
o/s front tyre bald on inside edge and chunks starting to rip off the tyre
n/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU08 RUV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?
VU08 RUV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is VU08 RUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU08 RUV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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