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AV08 KZE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,903 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 106,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to abnormal engine sound (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,849 miles

Front prop-shaft rubber mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,143 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,914 miles

Minor damage to windscreen

engine oil level above maximum mark

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,333 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,064 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all on limits and perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,323 miles

tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres,inner & outer side walls are deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,047 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AV08 KZE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 KZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 KZE registered?

AV08 KZE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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