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MW08 MKN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,972 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))

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of road

Fail 1 Mar 2024 126,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of road

Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 121,118 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,820 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 109,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 104,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,416 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 98,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,633 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located fouling on turret (2.4.C.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,233 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 362,514 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 36,251 miles

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

both front tyres wearing to edges

Pass 24 Jul 2011 26,162 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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MW08 MKN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW08 MKN, 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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MW08 MKN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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