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RE08 GYU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 GYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 138,032 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2024 133,829 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 133,829 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,225 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,376 miles

DPF shows signs of tampering, proof of cleaning supplied

Headlight washers inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,883 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,524 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,372 miles

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,841 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,006 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 81,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,889 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2013 72,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,007 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn low

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,385 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,384 miles

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

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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RE08 GYU 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 84.2%.

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 RE08 GYU, 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

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What year was RE08 GYU registered?

RE08 GYU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 GYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 GYU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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