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NPT 4T

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,764 mi
Last recorded144,764 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 4T
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 121,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,878 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 74,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2014 72,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread-235/50r18v

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread-255/45/r18v

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads 80% worn.

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,747 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,747 miles

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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NPT 4T is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NPT 4T, 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 NPT 4T registered?

NPT 4T is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is NPT 4T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPT 4T shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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