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MF08 OCD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,007 mi
Last recorded94,007 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 OCD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 93,739 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,886 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,330 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre excessively deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2016 64,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre excessively deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,064 miles

Offside Front tyre perished at edge of tread

Rear both tyres perished at edge of tread

Fail 19 Nov 2015 59,064 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre perished at edge of tread

Rear both tyres perished at edge of tread

Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,445 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,445 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 42,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear

zero emissions no print out test

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,888 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Fail 12 Mar 2011 26,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MF08 OCD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF08 OCD, 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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MF08 OCD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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