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MF08 OBX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,003 mi
Last recorded176,003 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 OBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 176,003 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 176,003 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 174,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 173,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 170,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 169,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 164,450 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 150,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,454 miles

smoke test clean

Fail 24 Apr 2018 134,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

smoke test clean

Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 94,097 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/front tyre bald on inside & outside, below limit on raised tread

O/s/front tyre bald on inside edge, below limit on raised tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,885 miles

235/55/17/99v

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

advise smoke test clean

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,576 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 25 May 2012 36,926 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre getting low tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2011 26,105 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,001 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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MF08 OBX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF08 OBX, 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 MF08 OBX registered?

MF08 OBX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MF08 OBX safe to buy?

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