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DS08 VLZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,072 mi
Last recorded162,072 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 162,072 miles

slightly blue smoke during emission

Pass 13 Aug 2024 152,307 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 146,056 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 137,791 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 137,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal wear limit advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,246 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

park brake efficiency on minimum limit of 16%

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 50,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,020 miles

osf tyre excessively worn on inside edge with base rubber coming through

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,328 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,328 miles

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

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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DS08 VLZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS08 VLZ, 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 DS08 VLZ registered?

DS08 VLZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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