MOT Status
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161,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area & multiple minor chips/cracks within (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area & multiple minor chips/cracks within (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))
Nearside Rear Inner Side light flickers before operating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine cover fitted
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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AB08 XAA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 AB08 XAA, 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 AB08 XAA registered?
AB08 XAA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2008.
Is AB08 XAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for AB08 XAA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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