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N4 PMX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 PMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,858 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 98,114 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,432 miles

4x4 warning light on

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

4x4 warning light on

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,341 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,404 miles

emissions to clean to measure

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

emissions to clean to measure

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,092 miles

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

emissions to clean to measure

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,084 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,155 miles

screw in nsf tyre,osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,642 miles

scratch on os of screen

Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,642 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

scratch on os of screen

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,867 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

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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N4 PMX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 N4 PMX, 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 N4 PMX registered?

N4 PMX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is N4 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 PMX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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