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CX08 NVB

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,891 mi
Last recorded165,891 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 NVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 165,891 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 165,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 157,001 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2025 157,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak advise pair (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,259 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2023 137,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Fail 28 Mar 2023 137,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

Pass 5 Apr 2022 134,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 129,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 129,823 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,001 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,424 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 125,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

corner of undertray insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,747 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 114,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 114,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,170 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,703 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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CX08 NVB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CX08 NVB, 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 CX08 NVB registered?

CX08 NVB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is CX08 NVB safe to buy?

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