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SP08 VAD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 147,410 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,497 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 128,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,436 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 113,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,908 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,057 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,971 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,946 miles

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

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)

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

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 VAD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VAD, 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 SP08 VAD registered?

SP08 VAD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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