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ML08 MHF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 83,654 miles

front pads half worn

some play felt in both front suspension arms, lower front bushes.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,481 miles

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 19 Mar 2015 72,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,449 miles

some corrosion present on edges of front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,903 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 49,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,851 miles

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 15 Jul 2011 38,595 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,056 miles

Several minor chips on windscreen.

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 MHF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MHF, 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 ML08 MHF registered?

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

Is ML08 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 MHF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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