2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PD08 ARD
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 116,731 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,731 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PD08 ARD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2022
- 116,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD08 ARD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (PD08 ARD) between June 2011 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
PD08 ARD Mileage History
- 23/06/201147,921 mi
- 07/09/201254,617 mi+6,696 mi
- 10/09/201368,082 mi+13,465 mi
- 08/09/201478,410 mi+10,328 mi
- 15/09/201587,629 mi+9,219 mi
- 14/07/201694,188 mi+6,559 mi
- 15/07/201694,188 mi
- 17/07/201799,215 mi+5,027 mi
- 13/07/2018105,051 mi+5,836 mi
- 21/05/2019111,838 mi+6,787 mi
- 23/05/2019111,838 mi
- 19/04/2021116,614 mi+4,776 mi
- 13/04/2022116,731 mi+117 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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