CarVerify

Free Car Check

KL08 HSK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HSK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,057 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 143,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 130,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,232 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,430 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 106,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 101,374 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 96,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,272 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 84,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2014 79,756 miles

1 x centre exhaust bolt loose

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn

nearside front wiper blade poor clearing

rear brake pads worn

Fail 23 May 2014 79,756 miles

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

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

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

1 x centre exhaust bolt loose

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake pads worn

nearside front wiper blade poor clearing

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 May 2013 76,307 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,440 miles

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KL08 HSK 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 75%.

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 KL08 HSK, 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

How do I check the history of KL08 HSK?

You can check the full history of KL08 HSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KL08 HSK registered?

KL08 HSK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is KL08 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 HSK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KL08 HSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KL08 HSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.