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SV08 HRZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 115,271 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,859 miles

some general corrosion in most suspension components.

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,594 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,218 miles

all tyres badly perished

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 106,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,082 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,629 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 69,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,698 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,251 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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SV08 HRZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SV08 HRZ, 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 SV08 HRZ registered?

SV08 HRZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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