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2008 BMW X3 Xdrive 20D M Sport A 2.0L Heavy oil · BBZ 979

BBZ 979

2008 BMW X3 Xdrive 20D M Sport A (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 11 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 197,630 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3 XDRIVE 20D M SPORT A
Year / Origin
2008 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
197,630 mi
ULEZ Compliance
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Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
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Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc
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BBZ 979 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
  • 197,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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BBZ 979 Mileage History

  1. 16/11/2022161,159 mi
  2. 04/11/2023173,027 mi+11,868 mi
  3. 25/10/2024183,894 mi+10,867 mi
  4. 19/03/2026196,726 mi+12,832 mi
  5. 22/04/2026197,630 mi+904 mi

Average of roughly 10,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BBZ 979 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 22:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 Xdrive 20D M Sport A (BBZ 979) between November 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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