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V2 MTG

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

147,320 mi
Last recorded147,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 MTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 147,320 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 139,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 130,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,877 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 118,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,406 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2013 62,067 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,288 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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V2 MTG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V2 MTG, 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 V2 MTG registered?

V2 MTG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is V2 MTG safe to buy?

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