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MW08 XMB

2008 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XMB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,135 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,249 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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2019 120,170 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 106,894 miles

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

Front nearside and offside tyre valves badly cracked/split

Pass 28 Jun 2016 104,465 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,762 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,762 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Handbrake light on

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 85,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,287 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 XMB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Red 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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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