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HV08 VMO

2008 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,694 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,864 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,677 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,893 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,248 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage nearside tyres outer sidewalls.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,248 miles

damage nearside tyres outer sidewalls.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HV08 VMO is a 2008 BMW X3 in White 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 HV08 VMO, 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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HV08 VMO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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