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KO57 BBU

2008 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,843 mi
Last recorded150,843 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO57 BBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 150,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (take attention ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,729 miles

oil leak engine

slight oil leak rear axle

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 110,008 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,731 miles

Front tyres worn on the inside & outside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight weep of oil from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight weep of oil from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 42,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,936 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
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KO57 BBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KO57 BBU, 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 KO57 BBU registered?

KO57 BBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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