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S12 EKT

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 EKT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 142,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,346 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 136,346 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 131,396 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 131,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,544 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,544 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,602 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,595 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rattle from front suspension

Rear brake lights not all working

Tyre pressure indicator light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2019 108,061 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,771 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,027 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,670 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 85,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,835 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,368 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight body damage

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,165 miles

Oil leak

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,476 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,440 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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S12 EKT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S12 EKT, 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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S12 EKT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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