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170953

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170953
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front window damaged sharp edges

Nearside Rear window damaged sharp edges

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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170953 is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 170953, 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 170953 registered?

170953 is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is 170953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170953 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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