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S70 VEH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,759 mi
Last recorded113,759 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 VEH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 113,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 97,536 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,389 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 87,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,007 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,034 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on very inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No emissions detected, too clean to register

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,937 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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S70 VEH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 S70 VEH, 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 S70 VEH registered?

S70 VEH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is S70 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 VEH 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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