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B20 TSW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,356 mi
Last recorded68,356 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 TSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust all over under carriage

Pass 6 Dec 2024 66,321 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface rust all over

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 51,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs Offside & Nearside scored plus Offside Front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Plus Off side front, Nearside rear & Off side rear. All tyres have wall cracking on inner & outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs Offside & Nearside scored plus Offside Front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,956 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,533 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,533 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,912 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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B20 TSW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B20 TSW, 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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B20 TSW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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