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FA08 JVG

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,555 mi
Last recorded94,555 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 92,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 92,376 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,130 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,130 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,626 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,516 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,318 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,690 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracked and split

n/s/r tyre cracked, splt and getting low

o/s/f tyre cracked and split

o/s/r tyre cracked and split

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering collum

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracked and split

n/s/r tyre cracked, splt and getting low

o/s/f tyre cracked and split

o/s/r tyre cracked and split

rear pads getting low

slight play in steering collum

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,056 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,846 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

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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FA08 JVG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver 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 FA08 JVG, 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 FA08 JVG registered?

FA08 JVG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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