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MH08 MLY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

238,675 mi
Last recorded238,675 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 238,675 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 226,540 miles

Exhaust back box is vibrating against rear bumper

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch, plastic arch is sticking out but not likely to harm pedestrian

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 MLY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH08 MLY registered?

MH08 MLY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is MH08 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 MLY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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