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WL08 EYA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 147,229 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 147,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 141,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,842 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 111,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,403 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,605 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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.

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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WL08 EYA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL08 EYA, 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 WL08 EYA registered?

WL08 EYA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is WL08 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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