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YG08 KGP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,583 mi
Last recorded126,583 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KGP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,769 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Slight Weep From CV Boot

Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail leading 'donut' (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,158 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,158 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,143 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,992 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,920 miles

o/s/r seat belt could not be checked properly because of child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,440 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,208 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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YG08 KGP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YG08 KGP, 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 YG08 KGP registered?

YG08 KGP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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