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MM08 KYR

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,016 mi
Last recorded117,016 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 KYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,016 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 114,590 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 111,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 111,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,517 miles

emissions clean

Pass 21 Dec 2019 101,186 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear on limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 21 Dec 2019 101,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear on limit advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,368 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 78,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,065 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 52,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,761 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,860 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted to rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,970 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut on outter wall

Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,970 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre has deep cut to sidewall

runflat light on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 26,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,486 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,510 miles

cracks in tread on nsf,osr and nsr tyres

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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MM08 KYR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM08 KYR, 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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MM08 KYR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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