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MV08 SNK

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 SNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 141,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 135,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 125,675 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 125,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 101,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 77,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 12 May 2014 64,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 May 2013 56,885 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 May 2013 56,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear fog light inop

Pass 26 May 2011 40,024 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,015 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 40,015 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,784 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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MV08 SNK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV08 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

MV08 SNK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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