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P12 MFT

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,474 mi
Last recorded179,474 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 MFT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 179,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge centre ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 171,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 167,119 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 160,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 153,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 146,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 141,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,215 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 43,970 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,869 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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P12 MFT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P12 MFT, 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 P12 MFT registered?

P12 MFT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is P12 MFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 MFT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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