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AO08 RPZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,217 mi
Last recorded175,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 175,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 175,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 163,425 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake on limit

Pass 4 Mar 2021 157,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2020 156,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 130,993 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,886 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 114,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre damaged

o/s/f tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,741 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit

windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on edges and close to legal limit

windscreen cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 16 Apr 2012 59,970 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)

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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AO08 RPZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO08 RPZ, 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 AO08 RPZ registered?

AO08 RPZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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