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VK08 KNR

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,710 mi
Last recorded140,710 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 140,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 136,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm close to limit tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm close to limit tyre cracking note inner edge very worn on limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 128,829 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,910 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 122,528 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 106,760 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 100,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,439 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 100,435 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2014 70,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,172 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 38,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,592 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 KNR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VK08 KNR, 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 KNR registered?

VK08 KNR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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