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SO08 GBZ

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,563 mi
Last recorded147,563 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 GBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 147,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 128,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,556 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 115,205 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,807 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,871 miles

central rear stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 90,871 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 82,916 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,695 miles

centre rear stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly located (1.8.A.1b)

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2014 52,398 miles

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

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)

centre rear stop lamp inoperative

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 May 2014 52,398 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 42,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,868 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 31,868 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,811 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 18,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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SO08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO08 GBZ, 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 SO08 GBZ registered?

SO08 GBZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is SO08 GBZ safe to buy?

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