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V777 REL

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV777 REL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 68,010 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 66,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 157,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 154,106 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 149,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 148,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 148,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,514 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 143,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 130,455 miles

both front compliance bushes weak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,908 miles

slight wear in both front compliance bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,906 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear in both front compliance bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 105,186 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,099 miles

pad wear light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 84,809 miles

N/S Front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 68,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 44,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V777 REL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 V777 REL, 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 V777 REL registered?

V777 REL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is V777 REL safe to buy?

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