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XO08 SAW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,742 mi
Last recorded38,742 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO08 SAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 34,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,282 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 21,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,070 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 18,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,072 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 15,993 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,730 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 12,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,999 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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XO08 SAW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XO08 SAW, 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 XO08 SAW registered?

XO08 SAW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is XO08 SAW safe to buy?

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