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BG58 KNR

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,746 mi
Last recorded170,746 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 KNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 147,473 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,529 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 136,527 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 134,266 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Fail 16 Jul 2021 134,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 22 Feb 2020 130,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

diesel smoke test ok , but not detectable.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,306 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 118,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 106,997 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 106,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,273 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,555 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 74,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 60,490 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,293 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG58 KNR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG58 KNR, 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 BG58 KNR registered?

BG58 KNR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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