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VO08 VPR

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,523 mi
Last recorded112,523 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 VPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 112,523 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 111,401 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 102,497 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 91,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 91,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,421 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,779 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,357 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VO08 VPR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VO08 VPR, 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 VO08 VPR registered?

VO08 VPR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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