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OW08 ZNF

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 120,082 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,547 miles

Engine under cover trays fitted + Engine covers fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body rust

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

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

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

Under cover trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,696 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body rust

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under cover trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,804 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,051 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2018 73,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,774 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,752 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,191 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,615 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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OW08 ZNF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW08 ZNF, 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 OW08 ZNF registered?

OW08 ZNF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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