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X3 MTE

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,133 mi
Last recorded137,133 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 MTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 137,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,142 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long park brake lever travel

Fail 28 Jan 2025 123,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

long park brake lever travel

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,437 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,276 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 105,263 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward Arm Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,753 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 96,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,491 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 71,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,974 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 39,270 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

TYRES FRONT 235 / 45 / 19 W ON 4.mm ------- REAR TYRE 255 / 40 / 19 W ON 3.mm

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,491 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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X3 MTE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

X3 MTE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is X3 MTE safe to buy?

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