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GU08 JBV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,056 mi
Last recorded146,056 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 146,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 140,968 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2025 140,968 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside And Offside Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,629 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 122,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,388 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 109,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,916 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 87,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,734 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 67,382 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 67,382 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 47,994 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,862 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,518 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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GU08 JBV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU08 JBV, 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 GU08 JBV registered?

GU08 JBV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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