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KR04 RUD

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

154,904 mi
Last recorded154,904 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 RUD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 154,904 miles

Emission requirements high

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2025 109,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 111,701 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,794 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 145,794 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,830 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 108,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,938 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox transfer box unit leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 134,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,592 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 129,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,812 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 95,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front prop rear uj has play.

play found internally in steering rack.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,700 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,686 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2017 109,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,327 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 77,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,122 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,122 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 42,462 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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KR04 RUD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 KR04 RUD, 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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KR04 RUD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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