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AP08 KFA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,682 mi
Last recorded157,682 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 157,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber covers are loose

Pass 14 Dec 2024 151,196 miles

Rear Shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Dec 2023 145,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 139,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp washers not working

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Dec 2018 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre under-inflated

headlamp washers not working

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Nov 2017 111,101 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre damaged /deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,097 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre damaged /deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,878 miles

Front reg plate damaged

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 101,874 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front reg plate damaged

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

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

child seat fitted

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,249 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

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

child seat fitted

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,660 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,660 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 69,652 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,851 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,649 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)

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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AP08 KFA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP08 KFA, 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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AP08 KFA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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