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OE08 FWM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,047 mi
Last recorded208,047 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 FWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 208,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 202,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 198,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 198,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 191,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 191,267 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2018 178,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 166,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 154,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 147,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 137,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 123,195 miles

2 parking stickers in nsf lower of screen

Fail 27 Mar 2013 123,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 parking stickers in nsf lower of screen

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

osf tyre has deep cut, no cords currently exposed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,090 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Pass 23 May 2011 76,311 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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OE08 FWM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OE08 FWM, 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 OE08 FWM registered?

OE08 FWM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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