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SV08 BVJ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 BVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 139,997 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 139,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 134,362 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 134,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 130,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 130,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,201 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,000 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 115,814 miles

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

Offside Parking brake only 20%

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 115,813 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake only 20%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,118 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 88,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,343 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,882 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)

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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SV08 BVJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 SV08 BVJ, 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 SV08 BVJ registered?

SV08 BVJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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