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MH08 DVM

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 136,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 125,385 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 125,385 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,202 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn at 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 102,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, split hose? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 102,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil, split hose? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,187 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,849 miles

Added 1.5 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,260 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,876 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,876 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 34,394 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 34,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,348 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 DVM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 MH08 DVM, 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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MH08 DVM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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