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EK08 MVC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,759 mi
Last recorded97,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 97,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,686 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,879 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 73,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 67,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,249 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 45,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,139 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,346 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,286 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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EK08 MVC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK08 MVC, 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 EK08 MVC registered?

EK08 MVC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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