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BD08 NUU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,336 mi
Last recorded138,336 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 132,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 125,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 118,451 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 85,435 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,993 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to offside front inner tyre wall.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child booster seat o/s/r.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child booster seat o/s/r.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 37,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,873 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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BD08 NUU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 BD08 NUU, 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 BD08 NUU registered?

BD08 NUU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is BD08 NUU safe to buy?

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