2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · A10 OTU
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 124,999 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A10 OTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 124,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A10 OTU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (A10 OTU) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A10 OTU Mileage History
- 30/05/2022105,864 mi
- 13/06/2023113,132 mi+7,268 mi
- 15/06/2024119,546 mi+6,414 mi
- 16/06/2025124,997 mi+5,451 mi
- 17/06/2025124,999 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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