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WV08 VTM

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

brake wear light on

Fail 12 Mar 2025 134,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

brake wear light on

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,210 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

brake wear light on

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,312 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 125,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,685 miles

All tyres & valve stems perishing

All tyres wear on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,267 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,596 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

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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WV08 VTM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 WV08 VTM, 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 WV08 VTM registered?

WV08 VTM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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