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EK08 AMU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,688 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 114,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned incorrect pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 101,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 101,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,831 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,656 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,266 miles

oil leak from engine area

pad warning light on (pads ok)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,266 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

pad warning light on (pads ok)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,229 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,213 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 34,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2012 25,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 25,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,897 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 17,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear 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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EK08 AMU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK08 AMU, 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 EK08 AMU registered?

EK08 AMU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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