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AF08 NBL

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,371 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 137,178 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front & rear (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 120,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,607 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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

Travel on handbrake

Fail 30 Dec 2011 96,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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

Travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,443 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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AF08 NBL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 NBL, 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 AF08 NBL registered?

AF08 NBL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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