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VE08 ZGU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,750 mi
Last recorded130,750 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 ZGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,621 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 126,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 105,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring showing signs of early contact damage / swelling (recommend investigation) (1.6 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2022 105,378 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring showing signs of early contact damage / swelling (recommend investigation) (1.6 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,676 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,676 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,531 miles

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

near side rear shock absorber cover broken

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

near side rear shock absorber cover broken

Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,167 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Outer Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2019 87,167 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Outer Sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2018 79,985 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

resonance noise heard when parking brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

wet testing conditions

Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,995 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 72,961 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 65,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,514 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 51,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,983 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,520 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,633 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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VE08 ZGU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE08 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 ZGU registered?

VE08 ZGU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VE08 ZGU safe to buy?

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