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AB08 XAA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,760 mi
Last recorded161,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,498 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,342 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area & multiple minor chips/cracks within (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 140,404 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack outside swept area & multiple minor chips/cracks within (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,208 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 118,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side light flickers before operating

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 88,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 64,712 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,238 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,329 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 May 2011 27,342 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,342 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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AB08 XAA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB08 XAA, 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 AB08 XAA registered?

AB08 XAA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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