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FG08 OEP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,343 mi
Last recorded146,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 146,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 139,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,148 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 129,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,215 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 119,206 miles

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met.

Nearside Bonnet catch inop.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 119,147 miles

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

Minimum parking brake efficiency just met.

Nearside Bonnet catch inop.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 113,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,293 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,636 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,186 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,186 miles

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

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 OEP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 FG08 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

FG08 OEP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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