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AC08 GUU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,309 mi
Last recorded151,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 151,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,355 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 131,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,424 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 110,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,787 miles

emission to clean

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,994 miles

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 94,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Close To Legal Limit

Rear coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,602 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 5 Dec 2016 90,595 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,421 miles

child seat fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,919 miles

unable to obtain emissions reading vehicle too clean

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,918 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 55,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,550 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 GUU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

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

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