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AF08 PKK

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,449 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 128,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 123,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 110,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,087 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 106,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides front brake discs slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 99,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,960 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 75,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 52,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,400 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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AF08 PKK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF08 PKK, 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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AF08 PKK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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