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LD58 RKA

2008 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 RKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 69,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,098 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 66,098 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,442 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated repaired with glue (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2019 65,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to legal limit strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,595 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,521 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 54,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,886 miles

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

coolant level light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 15 Jan 2014 42,886 miles

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

coolant level light on dash indicating a fault

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 33,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,756 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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LD58 RKA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD58 RKA, 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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LD58 RKA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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