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EK08 GBZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,538 mi
Last recorded142,538 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,538 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 27 Mar 2025 142,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,349 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,393 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 111,010 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 110,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,391 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 28 Feb 2020 96,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,668 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Mar 2018 80,668 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,546 miles

n/s/f tyre valve deteriorated

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre wearing centre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,708 miles

Rear baby seat fitted offside and nearside not allowing full inspection of seat belts

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,567 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,700 miles

brake pad light on but pads all ok

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,564 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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EK08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 GBZ registered?

EK08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EK08 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 GBZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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