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WA08 VUH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 VUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 144,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2025 143,871 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 125,561 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 123,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 116,227 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 114,267 miles

Central Front Lower Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 114,267 miles

Central Front Lower Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,243 miles

Central Front Lower Light oil leak.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 111,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Light oil leak.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,123 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 92,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 78,306 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no emission printout reading to low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,141 miles

no emission printout reading to low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,564 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,647 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,923 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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WA08 VUH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WA08 VUH, 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 WA08 VUH registered?

WA08 VUH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is WA08 VUH safe to buy?

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