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CY08 NKM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 NKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 114,988 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 105,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,034 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracked in side walls and worn on edges of tread

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,034 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres cracked in side walls and worn on edges of tread

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,976 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear tyre valve stems perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,784 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems perished.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,007 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,469 miles

Nearside Front 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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CY08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CY08 NKM, 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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CY08 NKM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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