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GK08 NKN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,229 mi
Last recorded116,229 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 116,229 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,369 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,980 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 99,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,341 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached securing bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,746 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,141 miles

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,125 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,613 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GK08 NKN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK08 NKN, 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 GK08 NKN registered?

GK08 NKN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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