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AL51 NES

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,578 mi
Last recorded25,578 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 NES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 25,578 miles

all four tyres perished

under body has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2025 25,578 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres perished

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 24,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 23,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 23,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 21,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,129 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,296 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 19,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,454 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 18,452 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2015 17,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,443 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 14,443 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 12,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,578 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 8,578 miles

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

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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AL51 NES is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AL51 NES, 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 AL51 NES registered?

AL51 NES is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AL51 NES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 NES shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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