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AY08 KYR

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,556 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 75,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 64,782 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 58,162 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,928 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 50,928 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,249 miles

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

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,094 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 11,574 miles

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

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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AY08 KYR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY08 KYR, 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 AY08 KYR registered?

AY08 KYR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AY08 KYR safe to buy?

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