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VO08 XFZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 122,645 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 117,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,806 miles

Brake fluid seems dirty

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight corrosion to top of shock absorber piston

Fail 31 Jan 2024 114,806 miles

Brake fluid seems dirty

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight corrosion to top of shock absorber piston

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,128 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,572 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,280 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 3 May 2019 103,091 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 11 May 2018 96,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 87,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Oct 2013 53,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2011 21,906 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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VO08 XFZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

VO08 XFZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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