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VO08 XGH

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,505 mi
Last recorded144,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XGH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 128,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 128,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,302 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,210 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 99,643 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 79,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,765 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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VO08 XGH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VO08 XGH, 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 VO08 XGH registered?

VO08 XGH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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