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GU08 KFY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,074 mi
Last recorded126,074 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 KFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 126,074 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,825 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,175 miles

Rear discs and pads getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,659 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 99,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,032 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,170 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/50/18 101y Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 88,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 235/50/18 101y Dunlop SP Sport (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,516 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

front tyres wearing slightly on outside

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,288 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 60,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,660 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,841 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,654 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,822 miles

Offside rear adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted.

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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GU08 KFY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU08 KFY, 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 GU08 KFY registered?

GU08 KFY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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