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K8 YVO

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 145,791 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2026 145,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2025 141,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 139,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,666 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,625 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,874 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,874 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,526 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,891 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

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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K8 YVO 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 77.8%.

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 K8 YVO, 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 K8 YVO registered?

K8 YVO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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