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YA57 EKD

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 85,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 81,479 miles

factory covers restricted view

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,077 miles

small chip in o/s screen

Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,034 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 51,956 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,310 miles

Front inner brake pads low

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 34,737 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,373 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,717 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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YA57 EKD is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA57 EKD, 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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What year was YA57 EKD registered?

YA57 EKD is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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