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YC58 XKN

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,205 mi
Last recorded138,205 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 XKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 138,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,951 miles

plastic covers fitted to areas of the underside making inspection of some areas difficult.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,723 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,283 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 91,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 83,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,464 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,414 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn ratchet slipping under load (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,941 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST UNDER 3M (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST UNDER 3M (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,957 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 49,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,771 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,234 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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YC58 XKN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC58 XKN, 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 YC58 XKN registered?

YC58 XKN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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