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WV08 XMZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,272 mi
Last recorded136,272 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 136,272 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 136,272 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 132,525 miles

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,897 miles

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2019 106,542 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 99,145 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working seems theres a split hose in bonnet not allowing fluid to get to washer jets (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,543 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,536 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,350 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,476 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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WV08 XMZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV08 XMZ, 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 WV08 XMZ registered?

WV08 XMZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 XMZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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