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PG08 KPR

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,357 mi
Last recorded155,357 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 KPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 155,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 147,897 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 141,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm (void arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 136,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 133,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 129,218 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose center pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 129,218 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose center pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 121,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 112,810 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,464 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,372 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,573 miles

Front exhaust mount snapped

Front number plate cracked

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 46,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,808 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)

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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PG08 KPR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PG08 KPR, 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 PG08 KPR registered?

PG08 KPR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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