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YC08 KWM

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 KWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024
Fail 6 Aug 2024

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,987 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 106,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,937 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 94,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 10,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 59,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,743 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 33,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,771 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,771 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 KWM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC08 KWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 KWM registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC08 KWM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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