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VX08 VRO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,521 mi
Last recorded98,521 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 98,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VX08 VRO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX08 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 VRO registered?

VX08 VRO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is VX08 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX08 VRO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX08 VRO have outstanding finance?

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