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YC08 BKO

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,248 miles

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 64,580 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,044 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 61,768 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms nearside and offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,533 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 56,523 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,282 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,775 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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YC08 BKO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YC08 BKO, 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 YC08 BKO registered?

YC08 BKO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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