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AF08 PJY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,836 mi
Last recorded143,836 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 143,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,565 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,535 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,054 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,961 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,310 miles

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

smoke test to clean to read.front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,354 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,369 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 PJY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF08 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

AF08 PJY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 PJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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