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RO08 RKZ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,600 mi
Last recorded173,600 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 RKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 173,600 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 166,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 158,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,427 miles

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

front break discs lipped

rear break discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,158 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,104 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 131,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 117,636 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,113 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,090 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,564 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,564 miles

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

Offside 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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RO08 RKZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 RKZ, 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 RO08 RKZ registered?

RO08 RKZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RO08 RKZ safe to buy?

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