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KP04 STP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,246 mi
Last recorded120,246 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 STP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 112,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 106,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,134 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thinner than O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 104,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thinner than O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,202 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also bump stop is deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 94,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,995 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Rear Rear screen washer inoperative seems to be a leak at rear causing defect

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 86,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,788 miles

Both front tyres has cut, damaged and slightly worn

Emission is not Detected because the vehicle is too clean

Fail 7 Dec 2015 79,788 miles

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

Both front tyres has cut, damaged and slightly worn

Emission is not Detected because the vehicle is too clean

Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,123 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 75,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,577 miles

off side front outer wall slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,553 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 54,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,941 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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KP04 STP 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 70%.

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 KP04 STP, 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

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What year was KP04 STP registered?

KP04 STP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is KP04 STP safe to buy?

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