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WD08 ALO

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,386 mi
Last recorded129,386 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 ALO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,527 miles

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

engine management lamp on indicating possible fault

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,197 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 94,078 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 94,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,138 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,056 miles

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,851 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,246 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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WD08 ALO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WD08 ALO, 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 WD08 ALO registered?

WD08 ALO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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