2008 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · VK08 OXH
2008 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 195,078 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK08 OXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 195,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 OXH MOT History
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 (VK08 OXH) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VK08 OXH Mileage History
- 09/03/2022129,159 mi
- 07/03/2023136,541 mi+7,382 mi
- 25/03/2024158,291 mi+21,750 mi
- 24/03/2025178,136 mi+19,845 mi
- 12/02/2026195,078 mi+16,942 mi
Average of roughly 16,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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