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VO08 XNT

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,424 mi
Last recorded100,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XNT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,424 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 100,411 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 93,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,110 miles

Stone chip on windscreen - not effecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stone chip on windscreen - not effecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly blued (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 70,563 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,111 miles

4x4 warning lamp on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

There is damage to the nearside front bumper area.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

There is damage to the nearside front bumper area.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,734 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 24,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,073 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 XNT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO08 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

VO08 XNT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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