2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · BU08 OKO
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 127,501 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
BU08 OKO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 127,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BU08 OKO Mileage History
- 30/03/201143,875 mi
- 07/03/201255,337 mi+11,462 mi
- 14/03/201255,337 mi
- 11/10/201266,827 mi+11,490 mi
- 24/09/201370,786 mi+3,959 mi
- 24/09/201370,786 mi
- 07/10/201474,569 mi+3,783 mi
- 21/09/201578,988 mi+4,419 mi
- 21/09/201578,988 mi
- 30/09/201683,869 mi+4,881 mi
- 20/10/201787,911 mi+4,042 mi
- 24/09/201890,173 mi+2,262 mi
- 25/09/201890,173 mi
- 09/10/201994,340 mi+4,167 mi
- 05/10/202097,438 mi+3,098 mi
- 07/10/202097,466 mi+28 mi
- 10/11/2021100,163 mi+2,697 mi
- 12/11/2021100,183 mi+20 mi
- 13/11/2021100,187 mi+4 mi
- 09/12/2022112,321 mi+12,134 mi
- 09/12/2022112,321 mi
- 22/12/2023123,649 mi+11,328 mi
- 20/12/2024127,501 mi+3,852 mi
Average of roughly 6,092 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
BU08 OKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (BU08 OKO) between March 2011 and December 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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