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YR08 RXH

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,033 mi
Last recorded81,033 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 RXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 79,368 miles

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,920 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 68,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 51,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,975 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,044 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,044 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,308 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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YR08 RXH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YR08 RXH, 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 YR08 RXH registered?

YR08 RXH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 RXH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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