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EY08 MKM

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,734 mi
Last recorded195,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 195,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 182,066 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 168,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 152,169 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 136,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,727 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 119,937 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 119,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 110,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 98,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,712 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,798 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,882 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 55,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,823 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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EY08 MKM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EY08 MKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 MKM registered?

EY08 MKM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 MKM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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