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X3 FWA

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,699 mi
Last recorded123,699 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 FWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 123,699 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,212 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 109,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,335 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 95,143 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,767 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,078 miles

n/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,422 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,876 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,860 miles

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

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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X3 FWA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X3 FWA, 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 X3 FWA registered?

X3 FWA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is X3 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 FWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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