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AA08 FVX

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,192 mi
Last recorded113,192 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 97,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,002 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,803 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 4 Apr 2013 30,975 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 22,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,785 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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AA08 FVX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AA08 FVX, 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 AA08 FVX registered?

AA08 FVX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AA08 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 FVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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