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NH08 BPE

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 127,987 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 127,486 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,029 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2024 114,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,285 miles

Undertray appears oily

Wipers getting smeary

Fail 6 Jul 2023 109,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray appears oily

Wipers getting smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,397 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,347 miles

zero emissions recorded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 66,347 miles

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

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,999 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 60,985 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,249 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 45,540 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,056 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 21,473 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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NH08 BPE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NH08 BPE, 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 NH08 BPE registered?

NH08 BPE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is NH08 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH08 BPE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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