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WK08 FVL

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 FVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 154,739 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 146,952 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2023 139,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,927 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 82,902 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting close to marker

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,995 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 52,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition,scored,corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,294 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 34,294 miles

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

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

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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WK08 FVL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WK08 FVL, 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 WK08 FVL registered?

WK08 FVL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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