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SP08 KKY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,509 mi
Last recorded179,509 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KKY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 179,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 179,483 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 173,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 167,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,350 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 147,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 125,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 78,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,863 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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SP08 KKY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 SP08 KKY, 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 SP08 KKY registered?

SP08 KKY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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