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P8 BWF

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,521 mi
Last recorded26,521 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 26,521 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 26,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 26,043 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut 235/55 r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 25,371 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,586 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 23,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 22,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 21,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,390 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,235 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,665 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 12,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 9,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 7,528 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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P8 BWF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P8 BWF, 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 P8 BWF registered?

P8 BWF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is P8 BWF safe to buy?

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