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KA57 ZXV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ZXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,714 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 84,714 miles

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,110 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,261 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 55,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,711 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,287 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,987 miles

Offside Rear nail in rear tyree

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,419 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,765 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 21,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,417 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 17,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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KA57 ZXV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KA57 ZXV, 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 KA57 ZXV registered?

KA57 ZXV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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