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M26 GOS

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,977 mi
Last recorded138,977 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 GOS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 138,977 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to rear section clamping device defective not allowing leaks or excess movement. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 131,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 131,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 123,807 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,320 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 93,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 79,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,887 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,993 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,338 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 30,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,757 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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M26 GOS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M26 GOS, 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 M26 GOS registered?

M26 GOS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is M26 GOS safe to buy?

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