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ML08 MFK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 112,244 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,980 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,385 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,385 miles

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 95,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,352 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,124 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,292 miles

rear brake disc`s rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,835 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,484 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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ML08 MFK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML08 MFK, 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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ML08 MFK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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