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AC08 GUF

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 158,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 143,974 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 143,948 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time as position lamp is not working (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 133,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 133,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 121,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,980 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,411 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,350 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,300 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,816 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 235/55r17 99h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 86,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken [1.5] (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 235/55r17 99h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,059 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,374 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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AC08 GUF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC08 GUF, 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 AC08 GUF registered?

AC08 GUF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AC08 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 GUF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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