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KT58 BYK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT58 BYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,583 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

slight play in steering joints

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear seats ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,419 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 107,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,058 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,038 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,516 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,475 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,494 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,565 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 57,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,891 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,891 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,333 miles

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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KT58 BYK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KT58 BYK, 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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KT58 BYK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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