CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN08 RNA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,304 mi
Last recorded44,304 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 44,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,898 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 42,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 42,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,115 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 40,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

exhaust slight loose on clamp front section but not leaking

Offside Front wheel does not spin

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 30,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,539 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 12,781 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN08 RNA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN08 RNA, 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 FN08 RNA?

You can check the full history of FN08 RNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN08 RNA registered?

FN08 RNA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FN08 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 RNA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN08 RNA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN08 RNA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.