2008 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · R31 LAB
2008 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 129,076 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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R31 LAB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 129,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 LAB 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 (R31 LAB) between July 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
R31 LAB Mileage History
- 21/07/201119,080 mi
- 22/07/201119,082 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/201227,853 mi+8,771 mi
- 27/02/201439,476 mi+11,623 mi
- 27/02/201439,476 mi
- 02/03/201547,387 mi+7,911 mi
- 03/03/201547,387 mi
- 27/08/201550,050 mi+2,663 mi
- 23/08/201656,084 mi+6,034 mi
- 24/08/201656,085 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/201761,802 mi+5,717 mi
- 03/08/201869,275 mi+7,473 mi
- 16/08/201977,956 mi+8,681 mi
- 27/08/202084,057 mi+6,101 mi
- 15/09/202189,861 mi+5,804 mi
- 15/09/202189,861 mi
- 01/11/202298,499 mi+8,638 mi
- 01/11/202298,499 mi
- 23/10/2023102,360 mi+3,861 mi
- 21/10/2024105,218 mi+2,858 mi
- 22/10/2024105,218 mi
- 20/10/2025113,537 mi+8,319 mi
- 05/10/2026129,076 mi+15,539 mi
Average of roughly 7,232 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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