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WLZ 5973

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,308 mi
Last recorded143,308 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 5973
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 143,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,552 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER PROTECTOR LOSE

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 114,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER PROTECTOR LOSE

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker protector lose

Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker protector lose

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,561 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 84,685 miles

long parking brake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,326 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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WLZ 5973 is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLZ 5973, 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 WLZ 5973 registered?

WLZ 5973 is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is WLZ 5973 safe to buy?

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