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KL08 RSV

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,148 mi
Last recorded178,148 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 178,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

has an oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 176,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 174,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 172,077 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 168,246 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 168,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 168,172 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 165,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,910 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported near front (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,993 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 121,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,559 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Mar 2013 102,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre at 2mm in places

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,989 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 72,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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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KL08 RSV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KL08 RSV, 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 KL08 RSV registered?

KL08 RSV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is KL08 RSV safe to buy?

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