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DG08 SOH

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,369 mi
Last recorded136,369 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 SOH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 136,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,121 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 91,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,912 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,463 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 53,429 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large cut to n/s/r tyre tread on inside

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

Oil leak

Small cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 35,012 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large cut to n/s/r tyre tread on inside

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

Oil leak

Small cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,131 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DG08 SOH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG08 SOH, 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 DG08 SOH registered?

DG08 SOH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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