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X7 MGH

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 MGH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 45,322 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has cut and cracking + perishing (cant see cords)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre is cracking + perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2024 45,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front + back washer not providing washer fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre has cut and cracking + perishing (cant see cords)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre is cracking + perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush mounting bracket showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush mounting bracket showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut, No Cords Felt Or Visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2018 35,445 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,051 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,448 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 28,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 25,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,612 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 21,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,684 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 14,684 miles

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

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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X7 MGH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X7 MGH, 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 X7 MGH registered?

X7 MGH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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