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FN08 MWX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 MWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 141,698 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 141,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 135,844 miles

both front brake back plates slightly loose

nearside front antiroll bar link gaiter slightly split

Pass 11 Sep 2023 129,797 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR INNER EDGE /OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 129,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR INNER EDGE /OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 124,551 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 119,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,240 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 40,324 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,090 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,521 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,971 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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FN08 MWX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN08 MWX, 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 FN08 MWX registered?

FN08 MWX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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