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FH08 BPO

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

205,250 mi
Last recorded205,250 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BPO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 205,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 204,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 192,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 180,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 175,216 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 163,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,973 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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FH08 BPO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH08 BPO, 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

How do I check the history of FH08 BPO?

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What year was FH08 BPO registered?

FH08 BPO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is FH08 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 BPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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