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RX08 FTZ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 FTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,556 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 96,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,040 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,619 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,220 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,373 miles

Headlight washers leaking

Pass 17 May 2017 73,331 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 67,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and starting to perish in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,062 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 51,855 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 42,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,290 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 25,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RX08 FTZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX08 FTZ, 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 RX08 FTZ registered?

RX08 FTZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is RX08 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 FTZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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