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SW08 GWM

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,705 mi
Last recorded130,705 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 GWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 130,705 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,705 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 118,286 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,297 miles

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 30 Aug 2019 101,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling roadwheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front windscreen has chip in window

Nearside Rear grease leaking out of outer cv

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,116 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 85,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,654 miles

both front tyre tread wearing thin

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2016 72,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 72,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 65,831 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 65,831 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 65,407 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 39,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 27,609 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 21,932 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,932 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SW08 GWM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW08 GWM, 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 SW08 GWM registered?

SW08 GWM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is SW08 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 GWM shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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