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S26 GPC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,030 mi
Last recorded130,030 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 GPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,030 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 126,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 123,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,305 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 122,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 102,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,039 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aims on lower limit

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,006 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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S26 GPC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S26 GPC, 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 S26 GPC registered?

S26 GPC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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