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KY08 VYP

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 106,894 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,464 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 235/55 R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn too 2mm of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly torn outer sidewall but is within mot tolerance.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,115 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 27,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,610 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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KY08 VYP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KY08 VYP, 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 KY08 VYP registered?

KY08 VYP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is KY08 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 VYP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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