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2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 BF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 138,220 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 138,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

tpms light on

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 134,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 131,087 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 131,087 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 116,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear disc slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 109,501 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,485 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust loose on joint front to mid pipe

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 107,485 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust loose on joint front to mid pipe

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,249 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,012 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 25,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,425 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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2 BF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 2 BF, 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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2 BF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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