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YG08 KTP

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,201 mi
Last recorded176,201 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 KTP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 176,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 176,199 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2025 164,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 153,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 147,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 136,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 128,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,011 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,320 miles

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

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)

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 11 Mar 2011 26,149 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 KTP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

YG08 KTP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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