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MH08 LEF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,720 mi
Last recorded105,720 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 LEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 105,720 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 105,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,860 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,896 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 84,296 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,540 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,849 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 64,108 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,691 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,150 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

front and rear brake disc pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads half worn

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,321 miles

Both rear tyres are close to wear indicators

N/S Front tyre has cracks between treads

Unable to test smoke- no readings

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,240 miles

offside front tyre close wear bands

Pass 2 Jul 2012 26,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,120 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 19,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LEF 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 78.9%.

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 MH08 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

MH08 LEF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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