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FG08 FFV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,116 mi
Last recorded163,116 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 163,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 163,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure plus worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 158,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 153,668 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 141,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 131,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 120,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 112,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 107,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,090 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,041 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG08 FFV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG08 FFV, 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 FG08 FFV registered?

FG08 FFV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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