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PX08 XLH

2008 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,164 mi
Last recorded121,164 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 121,164 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 114,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 104,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,507 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 79,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,154 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 66,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,193 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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PX08 XLH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX08 XLH, 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 PX08 XLH registered?

PX08 XLH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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