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ET57 KKS

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,404 mi
Last recorded126,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 KKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 126,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,053 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust clamp

Fail 21 Jan 2011 45,538 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

tyre tread depths 4.5 mm 2.5 on edges o/s/f 3.5 mm 2mm on edges n/s/f 2.5 mm middle 4mm edges both rears all brake pads good approx 30% worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,538 miles

tyre tread depths 4.5 mm 2.5 on edges o/s/f 3.5 mm 2mm on edges n/s/f 2.5 mm middle 4mm edges both rears all brake pads good approx 30% worn

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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ET57 KKS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ET57 KKS, 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 ET57 KKS registered?

ET57 KKS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is ET57 KKS safe to buy?

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