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FD08 FXF

2008 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 110,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald through base rubber 235/50/18 strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 97,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 v97 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 v97 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,985 miles

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way round

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way round

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,543 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chips on front screen

slight oil leak on eng o/s front

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,771 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper slight damaged

front bumper slight damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,687 miles

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

small chips on front screen

various body damaged around car

Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

small chips on front screen

various body damaged around car

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,532 miles

tps lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 14,173 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FD08 FXF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD08 FXF, 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 FD08 FXF registered?

FD08 FXF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is FD08 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 FXF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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