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T800 MRD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,639 mi
Last recorded149,639 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT800 MRD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 149,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 145,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 138,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,708 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 114,909 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing all (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 16 Dec 2019 110,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 110,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 96,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,341 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 88,341 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBERS SPLIT (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 80,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 70,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,416 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,416 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,630 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,630 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 41,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,009 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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T800 MRD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T800 MRD, 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 T800 MRD registered?

T800 MRD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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