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BD08 NVH

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,523 mi
Last recorded108,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,392 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,174 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 89,654 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp area also as small leak of gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 86,273 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes movement under braking

Fail 19 May 2022 86,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front lower suspension arm bushes movement under braking

Pass 27 May 2021 81,983 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,353 miles

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

vibration on clutch pedal

Fail 3 Jun 2020 78,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

vibration on clutch pedal

Pass 28 May 2019 73,944 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 73,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,043 miles

noise on clutch

Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,854 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 54,185 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge. tracking

Fail 4 May 2016 54,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner edge. tracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,824 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,364 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,364 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,536 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 25,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 8,399 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Jul 2011 7,412 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 7,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 NVH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD08 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

BD08 NVH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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