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K26 ECC

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 ECC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 124,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 124,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,131 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 114,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,588 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 101,269 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 May 2019 101,269 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,242 miles

Front ARB stabiliser link rods ball joints slight play

Front Suspension arms bushes deteriorating, slight play

Front Wiper blades slightly 'smeary'

Fail 15 Jun 2018 96,213 miles

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

Front ARB stabiliser link rods ball joints slight play

Front Suspension arms bushes deteriorating, slight play

Front Wiper blades slightly 'smeary'

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 87,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 79,272 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 23 May 2015 73,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 62,460 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 42,260 miles

Advise early attention to handbrake

Pass 3 May 2011 31,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 24,075 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K26 ECC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K26 ECC, 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 K26 ECC registered?

K26 ECC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is K26 ECC safe to buy?

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