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MW08 MGX

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 111,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 107,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 107,464 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 104,591 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 91,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 86,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 82,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 72,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 62,562 miles

Both front tyres getting close to wear bars & starting to perish on tread

Both rear tyres getting close to wear bars.

Covers fitted to floor pan, obscuring views of brake & fuel components.

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 18 May 2015 56,168 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 44,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,279 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,026 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 29,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 29,499 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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MW08 MGX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MW08 MGX, 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 MW08 MGX registered?

MW08 MGX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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