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WG08 CGX

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,253 mi
Last recorded154,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 CGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 154,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 145,970 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 145,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 125,060 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,694 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

eml on

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing area found while doing brake test ( recommend attention )

Fail 16 Feb 2021 106,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on wear indicators

eml on

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing area found while doing brake test ( recommend attention )

Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 92,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,751 miles

slight corrosion to edge of front brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2018 82,751 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres ( but to be assessed once tyres rectified ) (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to edge of front brake discs

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,502 miles

Both front brake discs look worn and are corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades smearing on wind screen when fluid applied.

Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,520 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front brake discs look worn and are corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades smearing on wind screen when fluid applied.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 53,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,051 miles

winter tyres fitted.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,656 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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WG08 CGX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WG08 CGX, 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 WG08 CGX registered?

WG08 CGX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is WG08 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 CGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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