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YC08 KWN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,727 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Fail 16 Jul 2022 136,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 109,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 101,908 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 71,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,198 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2011 20,046 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 KWN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

YC08 KWN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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