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BF08 DJF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 143,757 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear under the car corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 142,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear under the car corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 141,580 miles

Oil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 140,495 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive behind undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Mar 2023 140,495 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive behind undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 137,004 miles

front and rear brake pads and discs not very good

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 131,984 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 121,456 miles

Central exhaust need attention its rattling

Pass 16 May 2017 113,475 miles

Gearbox mounting defective exhaust hanger cracked on gearbox hanger ()

Offside Front Oil leak above under tray n/s front corner ()

Pass 11 May 2016 98,571 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner (2mm)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner (2mm)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 75,637 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 48,561 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 10 May 2013 29,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,574 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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BF08 DJF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BF08 DJF, 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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BF08 DJF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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