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OV08 EOH

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,754 mi
Last recorded86,754 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EOH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner door panel detach

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 86,754 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner door panel detach

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,481 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,063 miles

Rear tyres near wear bands and perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 59,648 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,843 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,019 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,517 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged not severe enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,650 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2012 35,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,884 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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OV08 EOH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV08 EOH, 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 OV08 EOH registered?

OV08 EOH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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