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KP08 TFK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,037 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 67,456 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,341 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side to side (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm and badly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

bonnet hard to open

smell of fumes in engine bay exhaust side

Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Rear brake discs pitted

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken on front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm / perished on outer wall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has free travel

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,994 miles

Nearside Front tyre as slight damage to outer wall

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,764 miles

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC,S RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 21,457 miles

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

both rear tyresworn on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,512 miles

2 child seats in rear of vehicle preventing proper examination of seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,817 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 11,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 235/50/R18 (97V)

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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KP08 TFK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KP08 TFK, 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 KP08 TFK registered?

KP08 TFK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KP08 TFK safe to buy?

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