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SV57 KJU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 KJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,730 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,808 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested poor running (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Dec 2020 106,700 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,692 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,953 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,609 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,365 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 72,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,097 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,612 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 67,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,761 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,772 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 53,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,799 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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SV57 KJU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV57 KJU, 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 SV57 KJU registered?

SV57 KJU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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