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MRZ 7073

2008 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,899 mi
Last recorded161,899 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 7073
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 161,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 142,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 93,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,073 miles

Front tyres both cracking/splitting between tread sections

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber shaft corroded and pitted

Rear axle and diff areas are corroded.

Rear suspension bump stops both perished and deterioated.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front disk both worn with slight lipping

Front pads worn very close to wear sensor wire.

Front tyres both cracking/splitting between tread sections

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber shaft corroded and pitted

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

Rear axle and diff areas are corroded.

Rear suspension bump stops both perished and deterioated.

TPS warning light on

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,141 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,219 miles

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

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

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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MRZ 7073 is a 2008 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MRZ 7073, 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 MRZ 7073 registered?

MRZ 7073 is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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