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GM08 BZS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,968 mi
Last recorded169,968 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 169,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 169,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 158,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 148,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 145,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,252 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 124,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,929 miles

4x4 wheel light illuminated

Minor oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2020 119,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

brake assistance warning lamp illuminated

four wheel drive lamp illuminated

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 116,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,214 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 108,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,133 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 19 May 2014 102,256 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,919 miles

no smoke detected by d s m

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,988 miles

diesel test ok,but not detectable.

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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GM08 BZS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GM08 BZS, 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 GM08 BZS registered?

GM08 BZS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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