Two former registered keepers, with over 10 years in current ownership
Advisory-free MOT to 2nd March 2027
Clutch and flywheel assembly replaced in March 2025
Major service carried out in February 2026, including new rear calliper and brake pads
Documentation pack with up-to-date service record
The Appeal
There are plenty of X3s about, but very few with such a great spec and service history of this 2008 example. An X3 equipped with the 3.0-litre inline-six diesel and a six-speed manual gearbox is a desirable combination. This Silver/Grey metallic car has had just two former registered keepers before the current owner, who has looked after it for over ten years.
During that decade of ownership, the car has benefited from considered maintenance, with a clutch and flywheel assembly replacement in March 2025 and a major service in February 2026 carried out by a BMW/Mini/Porsche specialist. In June 2026, Group 1 BMW in Brighton completed the driver's airbag recall and conducted a health check. The air conditioning was checked and re-gassed in July 2026, and the swirl flaps have been removed as a precaution.
The vendor reports the bodywork and paintwork to be all original and in very good condition, with only minor stone chips to the front and a small scratch on the rear bumper. Inside, the black leather upholstery is smart, with the rear seats presenting particularly well and only minor wear to the front seat bolsters. The car is being sold simply because the owners no longer cover enough miles to justify two vehicles.image.png1.32 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 102,157 miles (supported by MOT record and service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 2nd March 2027 (no advisories)
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