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X26 CVM

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 CVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 123,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 104,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front of two (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 99,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,676 miles

t p m light on

Fail 3 Mar 2020 98,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

t p m light on

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 81,477 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 53,930 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,379 miles

7 pin tow bar electric socket fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,808 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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X26 CVM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X26 CVM, 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 X26 CVM registered?

X26 CVM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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