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TC08 BBB

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,949 mi
Last recorded174,949 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC08 BBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 174,949 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,066 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 144,781 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 31 May 2022 128,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 128,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,817 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting down to wear bars

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,589 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2013 27,586 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,189 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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TC08 BBB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TC08 BBB, 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 TC08 BBB registered?

TC08 BBB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is TC08 BBB safe to buy?

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