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AP04 SLO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,601 mi
Last recorded131,601 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 SLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 131,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 115,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,507 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also flickers when switched on (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 102,440 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also flickers when switched on (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,186 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,713 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and rear tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,055 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))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,725 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,380 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,686 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,978 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,953 miles

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

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,987 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,277 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs pitted.

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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AP04 SLO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP04 SLO, 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 AP04 SLO registered?

AP04 SLO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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