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MH08 BVE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 125,706 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Appears to be leaking around fuel filter under the car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2023 100,958 miles

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

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

4X4 light on the dash is on.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray cover fitted obstructing under side components inspection.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,391 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in poor condition STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in poor condition STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,371 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 63,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 59,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,312 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 41,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,295 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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MH08 BVE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH08 BVE, 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 MH08 BVE registered?

MH08 BVE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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