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MV08 HKM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 69,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 66,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,837 miles

front brake caliper retainers fouling disc

Fail 21 Apr 2017 62,837 miles

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

front brake caliper retainers fouling disc

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,702 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,866 miles

emmision test: to clean to record readings

rear tyres are wearing close to inner wear indicators

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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MV08 HKM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MV08 HKM, 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 MV08 HKM registered?

MV08 HKM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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