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AF08 PLW

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,547 mi
Last recorded86,547 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,729 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,472 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,851 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,608 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,510 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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AF08 PLW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF08 PLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 PLW registered?

AF08 PLW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AF08 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 PLW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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