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EA08 WXS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,993 mi
Last recorded152,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 152,993 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 9 Jul 2026 152,989 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light inop

Pass 18 Jun 2025 145,600 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Jun 2025 145,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated on dash indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front brake application uneven

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

reverse lights not working

tpms light illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2024 136,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2024 136,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,691 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 120,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 114,548 miles

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

em light on pre 1/7/2008

Pass 14 May 2020 107,574 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 99,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 93,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 82,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning light 0n

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,164 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 54,164 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON SIDE WALL, NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 45,039 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 45,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,410 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 26,298 miles

NAIL IN O/S/R AND O/S/F TYRE

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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EA08 WXS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA08 WXS, 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 EA08 WXS registered?

EA08 WXS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EA08 WXS safe to buy?

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