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AY08 KWT

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,247 mi
Last recorded154,247 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KWT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 154,247 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 148,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake noise back plate catching disc

Nearside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 148,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake noise back plate catching disc

Nearside Rear Shocker outer cover loose

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 145,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Multiple chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 145,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Multiple chips to windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,092 miles

Multiple chips to windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 134,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Multiple chips to windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Benefit of doubt given (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 125,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play Benefit of doubt given (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 93,560 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 83,216 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 73,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 May 2015 60,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 May 2015 60,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 May 2014 50,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 30,190 miles

near side front and both rear tyres are worn close to the limit

Pass 27 May 2011 20,622 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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AY08 KWT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY08 KWT, 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.

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What year was AY08 KWT registered?

AY08 KWT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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