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KS57 UDU

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,014 mi
Last recorded175,014 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 UDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 175,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

engine oil leak

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f fog light not working

tpms light on

Fail 24 Sep 2025 175,014 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

engine oil leak

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f fog light not working

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2024 164,655 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all under vehicle suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 23 Sep 2024 164,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all under vehicle suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper insecure not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2023 151,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper insecure not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2022 140,032 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper insecure not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Sep 2022 140,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper insecure not likely to become detached

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,214 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 129,212 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust heat shield insecure

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,418 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,187 miles

Nearside Front spot light inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 112,187 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front spot light inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch moulding insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,521 miles

Nearside Front drive lamp inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade torn

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,521 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Nearside Front drive lamp inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade torn

tpms light indicates fault

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,261 miles

engine cover

under trays

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

under trays

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,436 miles

unable to obtain emissions report due to undetected peak

Pass 16 May 2016 86,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS57 UDU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS57 UDU, 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 KS57 UDU registered?

KS57 UDU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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