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RO08 AEA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,793 mi
Last recorded149,793 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 149,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 147,714 miles

slight mist of oil

Pass 3 Jul 2024 144,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 139,443 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 134,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 128,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,850 miles

emissions reading very low no print out available (test passed .002)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

emissions reading very low no print out available (test passed .002)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,561 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear screen wash leaking inside boot

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,019 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,005 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,442 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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RO08 AEA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RO08 AEA, 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 RO08 AEA registered?

RO08 AEA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RO08 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 AEA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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