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VA57 XKK

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,270 mi
Last recorded145,270 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,270 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 142,170 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 134,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 134,629 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,068 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 129,068 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported ( Rear to centre ) (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,953 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,165 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,730 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

split in o/s/r tyre tread just in limits

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,220 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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VA57 XKK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA57 XKK, 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 VA57 XKK registered?

VA57 XKK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is VA57 XKK safe to buy?

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