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P9 SDD

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,269 mi
Last recorded146,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 SDD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 146,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2025 137,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 129,178 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn , uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 119,196 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 119,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 110,371 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 106,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake warning light on amber

steering angle light on

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,770 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,639 miles

front tyres wearing

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,183 miles

front tyres worn uneven

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing 3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn uneven

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside front tyre sidewall damage

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres wearing 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 14 Mar 2013 51,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,977 miles

Emissions to low to test[this is not a fault]

Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,046 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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P9 SDD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P9 SDD, 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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P9 SDD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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