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FT08 PFY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 PFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 85,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 62,821 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 51,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 41,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 39,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 30,856 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 27,883 miles

Wipers smearing across screen

Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 22,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 15,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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FT08 PFY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT08 PFY, 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

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What year was FT08 PFY registered?

FT08 PFY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FT08 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 PFY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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