CarVerify

Free Car Check

PD08 ARD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,731 mi
Last recorded116,731 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD08 ARD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 116,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 116,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 111,838 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 111,838 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,629 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Sep 2014 78,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,082 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,921 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PD08 ARD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PD08 ARD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PD08 ARD?

You can check the full history of PD08 ARD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PD08 ARD registered?

PD08 ARD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is PD08 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PD08 ARD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PD08 ARD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PD08 ARD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.