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WK08 KUT

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,162 mi
Last recorded116,162 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 KUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,162 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,881 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,074 miles

low effort from parking brake/requirements only just met.

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,199 miles

Rear Tyres worn flush with wear indicators @2.5mm

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,297 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,488 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge, feathered and sidewalls perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall perished.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,841 miles

Handbrake lever only has a small amount of reserve travel

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall and tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,923 miles

Oil weap from auto gearbox

Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,913 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,455 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)

all tyrs worn on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,455 miles

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

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)

all tyrs worn on edges

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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WK08 KUT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK08 KUT, 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 WK08 KUT registered?

WK08 KUT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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