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T200 ONS

2008 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT200 ONS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,991 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 114,991 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 106,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 106,556 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,556 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,379 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,485 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,295 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in center. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2to3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 41,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,026 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T200 ONS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T200 ONS, 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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T200 ONS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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