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OE57 YYK

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,068 mi
Last recorded136,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 YYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 136,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 136,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 135,984 miles

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

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

4x4 light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2025 135,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 117,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

n/n and o/s/r shockabsober dust covers loos

steering heavy

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,683 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,562 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,642 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and shock absorber shroud is insecure

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and shock absorber shroud is insecure

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2021 97,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and shock absorber shroud is insecure

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and shock absorber shroud is insecure

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and the shock absorber shroud is loose

Offside Rear bump stop is deteriorated and the shock absorber shroud is loose

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,033 miles

Central undertrays and heat shields fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud loose

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated and shock absorber shroud loose

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 76,049 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,159 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 49,328 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,357 miles

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

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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OE57 YYK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 OE57 YYK, 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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OE57 YYK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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