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DV08 MXY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,938 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 77,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 87% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 72,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 235/55/17 99H

Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 235/55/17 99H

Pass 4 Jan 2019 58,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 52,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,911 miles

Covers under vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,911 miles

Covers under vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 42,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,296 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 35,238 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,909 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2012 25,709 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 Front 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 31 Mar 2011 21,013 miles

washers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

washers poor

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 MXY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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