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VK08 FWR

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,180 mi
Last recorded121,180 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 111,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 97,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,564 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,730 miles

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

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)

nearside rear coil spring snapped

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,630 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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VK08 FWR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VK08 FWR, 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 VK08 FWR registered?

VK08 FWR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is VK08 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 FWR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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