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S10 CBX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 CBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 151,757 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 151,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 148,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 142,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,872 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 98,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,806 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,008 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front wipers split

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,750 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 21,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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S10 CBX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S10 CBX, 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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What year was S10 CBX registered?

S10 CBX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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