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BN08 KWX

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,564 mi
Last recorded191,564 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 183,201 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 183,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 174,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 174,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 164,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 153,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 153,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working outer tail light is not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability has excessive play from strut top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability has excessive play from strut top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 145,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 145,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding back plate slightly insecure (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 135,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outside pad is approx. 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outside pad is approx. 70-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,203 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,169 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 52,169 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,608 miles

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

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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BN08 KWX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN08 KWX, 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 BN08 KWX registered?

BN08 KWX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 KWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KWX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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