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A18 DNC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,053 mi
Last recorded121,053 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 120,883 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 119,914 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 112,949 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 106,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,301 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,645 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 89,318 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,316 miles

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Nearside front wheel grabbing slightly, unable to check wheel bearing

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Fail 18 Oct 2016 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Nearside front wheel grabbing slightly, unable to check wheel bearing

Nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,821 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,154 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 24,208 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

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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A18 DNC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A18 DNC, 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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A18 DNC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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