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P6 KAD

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 KAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 114,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,300 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 90,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,232 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,500 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,522 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on out side edge

Fail 21 Oct 2016 62,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 5 May 2015 43,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,415 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,037 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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P6 KAD 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 77.8%.

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 P6 KAD, 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 P6 KAD registered?

P6 KAD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is P6 KAD safe to buy?

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