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BK08 SZR

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 SZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 99,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,219 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,960 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,370 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 81,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,306 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,905 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,353 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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BK08 SZR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BK08 SZR, 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 BK08 SZR registered?

BK08 SZR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is BK08 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 SZR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK08 SZR have outstanding finance?

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