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GV08 RCO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 RCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,594 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 89,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to gearbox tail end area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 73,614 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 39,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Cuts in tread on both rear tyres

O/s/r lens broken

Fail 26 May 2016 39,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Cuts in tread on both rear tyres

O/s/r lens broken

Pass 27 May 2015 35,321 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

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

Pass 31 May 2014 29,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a deep cut to tread

Pass 30 May 2013 24,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,373 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,531 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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GV08 RCO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV08 RCO, 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 GV08 RCO registered?

GV08 RCO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GV08 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 RCO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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