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DN08 SFV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 SFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,072 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Rear differential has a slight leak

TPMS light is illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2024 134,955 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,252 miles

T P M S warning illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,711 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 108,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,561 miles

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

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))

tpms light illuminated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

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

tpms light illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,584 miles

nearside front wiperblade rubber peeling at ends

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Fail 31 Aug 2018 88,574 miles

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

nearside front wiperblade rubber peeling at ends

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread detected

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,287 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,707 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiperblade rubber slight peeling at end

offside front tyre getting worn on inner ede step tread detected

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,832 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,504 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,079 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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DN08 SFV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN08 SFV, 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 DN08 SFV registered?

DN08 SFV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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