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SP08 GVO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 GVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 139,917 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 139,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,185 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 132,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2019 125,065 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 May 2018 117,008 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,225 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 95,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,511 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,946 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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SP08 GVO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SP08 GVO, 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 SP08 GVO registered?

SP08 GVO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is SP08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 GVO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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