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KU08 JRV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 JRV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 115,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 108,146 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 108,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,725 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,725 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 92,697 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 92,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,997 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt difficult to engage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,939 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,939 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,402 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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KU08 JRV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU08 JRV, 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 KU08 JRV registered?

KU08 JRV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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