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YD08 WKN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 108,400 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 108,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,867 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,657 miles

front suspension arms play,driveshafts-abs rings poor

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,342 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,578 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 81,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 78,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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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YD08 WKN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD08 WKN, 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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YD08 WKN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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