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YA08 KVE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,112 mi
Last recorded116,112 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 KVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,601 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted preventing view of components

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged torn on outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Coil light on dash

Engine covers / under trays fitted preventing view of components

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged torn on outer sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,787 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 81,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 72,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 54,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 47,363 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 47,363 miles

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

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 13 Dec 2014 40,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,372 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 32,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,748 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,756 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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YA08 KVE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA08 KVE, 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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YA08 KVE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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