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X3 CRU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,215 mi
Last recorded163,215 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 CRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 163,215 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 163,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 150,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 143,588 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 143,588 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 141,438 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,187 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 110,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 97,499 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 77,621 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 77,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 67,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,597 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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X3 CRU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X3 CRU, 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 X3 CRU registered?

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

Is X3 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 CRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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