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W13 MRP

2008 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 MRP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 134,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 130,706 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,946 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,596 miles

Both front suspension top mounts slightly corroded

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 113,596 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Both front suspension top mounts slightly corroded

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper judders

slight condensation in rear lamps

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,056 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,582 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust clamp snapped just after flexi

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge (235/55/17)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and worn on outer edge (235/55/17)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (235/55/17)

Pass 16 May 2016 87,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,511 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 64,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,077 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

windscreen washer warning lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,799 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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W13 MRP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W13 MRP, 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 W13 MRP registered?

W13 MRP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is W13 MRP safe to buy?

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