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SP08 HDG

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 139,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,796 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 115,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,875 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 85,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,373 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,820 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,697 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 22,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,695 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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SP08 HDG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SP08 HDG, 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 SP08 HDG registered?

SP08 HDG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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