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VU08 JHH

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,289 mi
Last recorded97,289 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 JHH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,956 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perished and worn out (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear tyre secondary tread worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre secondary tread worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,577 miles

engine bay and underside shields fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,934 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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,934 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 14 Jan 2014 48,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,785 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 33,719 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,416 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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VU08 JHH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU08 JHH, 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 VU08 JHH registered?

VU08 JHH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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