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FG08 VYM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,186 mi
Last recorded142,186 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VYM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 138,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,270 miles

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2022 126,270 miles

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 118,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,906 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 117,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,674 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,803 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 96,803 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,034 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

exhaust emissions too low to register

Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,719 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2012 28,616 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,426 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,866 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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FG08 VYM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG08 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

FG08 VYM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FG08 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 VYM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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