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AE08 UCM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,106 mi
Last recorded135,106 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,106 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 135,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 116,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,021 miles

ALL tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,332 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,018 miles

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 2 May 2012 55,143 miles

boyh rear tyres have small cracks

Pass 4 May 2011 41,502 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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AE08 UCM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE08 UCM, 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 AE08 UCM registered?

AE08 UCM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is AE08 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 UCM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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