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PE08 ZHA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,423 mi
Last recorded172,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 ZHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 172,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 164,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 164,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 153,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear two rear tyres low

front and rear inner wheel archs has covers on it can not be viwed.

under tray fitted to the car covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed

Pass 16 Sep 2023 145,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 124,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,886 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,301 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,171 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,447 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 72,976 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,269 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,562 miles

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 3 Nov 2012 50,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE08 ZHA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE08 ZHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE08 ZHA registered?

PE08 ZHA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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