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DV08 HYH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,002 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 113,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 113,355 miles

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

Front prop shaft bush worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,775 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,706 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 95,706 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,828 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 71,152 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,152 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,506 miles

has cracking in side wall n/s/f of tyre

has cracking in side wall n/s/r of tyre

has cracking in side wall o/s/f of tyre

has cracking in side wall o/s/r of tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 55,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,653 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,275 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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DV08 HYH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV08 HYH, 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 DV08 HYH registered?

DV08 HYH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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