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FY08 EBN

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,784 mi
Last recorded116,784 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 116,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,376 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,030 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,480 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 58,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 33,430 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 33,430 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,016 miles

bonet catch sticking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,219 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,691 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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FY08 EBN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 FY08 EBN, 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 FY08 EBN registered?

FY08 EBN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is FY08 EBN safe to buy?

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