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X333 WES

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,439 mi
Last recorded150,439 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX333 WES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 150,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 150,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,989 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,635 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 117,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,125 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 95,057 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,785 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,785 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended foglight (1.9.4)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,671 miles

Hand brake uneven

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 58,282 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2014 58,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,540 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,837 miles

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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X333 WES is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X333 WES, 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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X333 WES is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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