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M14 WSB

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,599 mi
Last recorded99,599 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 WSB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 31 Jul 2026 99,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,229 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 91,229 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 66,896 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,896 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 64,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 64,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,340 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,432 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 49,432 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 38,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 32,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 May 2014 32,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,591 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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M14 WSB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M14 WSB, 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 M14 WSB registered?

M14 WSB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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