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AMB 688R

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMB 688R
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 140,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 135,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 131,733 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,036 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,778 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 108,757 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 106,285 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 84,013 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,719 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,276 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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AMB 688R is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AMB 688R, 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 AMB 688R registered?

AMB 688R is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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