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GK08 NWH

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,827 mi
Last recorded116,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 NWH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 109,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at foremost arm in hub (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at foremost arm in hub (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,442 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 84,863 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Screenwash leaking into boot

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Screenwash leaking into boot

Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,845 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

both front wipers starting to smear

covers obstructing view

Fail 23 Sep 2017 84,845 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front wipers starting to smear

covers obstructing view

Pass 14 May 2012 59,441 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 59,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,073 miles

e m light on

inter cooler split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NWH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GK08 NWH, 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.

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What year was GK08 NWH registered?

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

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