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MV08 TZW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024
Fail 13 Aug 2024

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front clamp loose on exhaust

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,195 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 91,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,576 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,474 miles

Undertray fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,323 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,778 miles

o/s/f tyre wear on shoulders

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,874 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 TZW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for MV08 TZW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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