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WU08 SCZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,891 mi
Last recorded116,891 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 SCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,891 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Pass 3 May 2022 111,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 105,550 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 105,550 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,012 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Nov 2018 98,136 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Oil around under tray

Fail 21 Nov 2018 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Oil around under tray

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 94,798 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre valve splitting

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,213 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 84,213 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,364 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,436 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,539 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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WU08 SCZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU08 SCZ, 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 WU08 SCZ registered?

WU08 SCZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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