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M19 RXY

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 RXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,485 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,937 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 114,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 105,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,382 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 88,379 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 1 SIDE Not working

Pass 28 Jan 2020 86,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,647 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,396 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,303 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2014 50,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no lmissions detected

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,879 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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M19 RXY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M19 RXY, 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 M19 RXY registered?

M19 RXY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M19 RXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 RXY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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