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H4 VMC

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,401 mi
Last recorded49,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 49,401 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing radial cracking, and worn on outer edges both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 49,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing radial cracking, and worn on outer edges both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,958 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Feb 2021 42,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,887 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 40,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli scorpion STR 235/55/17 99h MS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,509 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 30,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 24,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 20,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 18,053 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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H4 VMC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black 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 H4 VMC, 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 H4 VMC registered?

H4 VMC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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