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P111 BOY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

225,850 mi
Last recorded225,850 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 225,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 225,778 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 213,530 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shocks lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top inner wishbone bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 200,241 miles

slight dampness grease rear diff

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

dampness lower engine no postive leaks

Fail 25 Jul 2023 199,862 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

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

dampness lower engine no postive leaks

slight dampness grease rear diff

Pass 6 Aug 2022 188,265 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 188,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 176,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 164,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 157,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,952 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Rear Outer both sides cv boots slight dampness no positive leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2018 150,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Rear Outer both sides cv boots slight dampness no positive leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,225 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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P111 BOY 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 78.9%.

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 P111 BOY, 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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P111 BOY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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