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VK08 VWP

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,151 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,479 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 29,246 miles

NO EMISSIONS RESULTS OBTAINED DUE TO BEING VERY LOW EMITTER

Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,410 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 VWP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 VWP registered?

VK08 VWP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VK08 VWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 VWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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