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YD08 YKN

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,129 mi
Last recorded167,129 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 167,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 155,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 143,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,952 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at top of tube near top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber tube has play inside shock absorber body

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at top of tube near top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 135,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front BOTH - shock absorbers corroded where tube meets top mounting

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,815 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,810 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 106,810 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,953 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake effort just met

Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,789 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,682 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,663 miles

front tyres wearingedges 235/45r19

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,131 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 45,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 32,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YKN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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