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SG08 BGW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,702 mi
Last recorded104,702 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 BGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 104,577 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 98,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,834 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,557 miles

advise rear drive shaft boots torn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,204 miles

play front suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 78,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 54,794 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,148 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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SG08 BGW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SG08 BGW, 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 SG08 BGW registered?

SG08 BGW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is SG08 BGW safe to buy?

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