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FA08 KUX

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 KUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 153,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,014 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 150,014 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 133,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 120,840 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracks

Fail 10 May 2021 120,840 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracks

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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FA08 KUX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FA08 KUX, 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

How do I check the history of FA08 KUX?

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What year was FA08 KUX registered?

FA08 KUX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FA08 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 KUX shows 6 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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