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AO08 XTA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,440 mi
Last recorded154,440 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and badly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and badly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 129,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 129,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,853 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 114,850 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight split to offside wiper blade

Pass 2 Mar 2019 101,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,957 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,678 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,429 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,252 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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AO08 XTA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AO08 XTA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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