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AE57 SUU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,305 mi
Last recorded146,305 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 146,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 146,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 139,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,329 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 123,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (outer pads ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,272 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 110,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 100,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 91,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,127 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 83,731 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,049 miles

Exhaust emissions are to clean to get a reading

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 38,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/f tyre scrubbing badly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,952 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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AE57 SUU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AE57 SUU, 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

How do I check the history of AE57 SUU?

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What year was AE57 SUU registered?

AE57 SUU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is AE57 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE57 SUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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