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SPD 10W

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPD 10W
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,375 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,441 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2021 96,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 May 2021 93,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,493 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,759 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,646 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,160 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,544 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,757 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,493 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,345 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,345 miles

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

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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SPD 10W is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SPD 10W, 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 SPD 10W registered?

SPD 10W is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is SPD 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPD 10W shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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