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YK08 HBY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,691 mi
Last recorded128,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 128,691 miles

front suspension arms poor-play,exhaust bracket-housing incomplete,suspension-brakes-backplates-exhaust-running gear rusting,tyre treads uneven wear,osr tyre very low tread

propshaft coupling poor

Fail 9 Oct 2024 128,689 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front suspension arms poor-play,exhaust bracket-housing incomplete,suspension-brakes-backplates-exhaust-running gear rusting,tyre treads uneven wear,osr tyre very low tread

propshaft coupling poor

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,309 miles

front propshaft coupling bold missing

Pass 10 Oct 2022 125,341 miles

front propshaft coupling bolt missing

wipers smeary,srs light inop,gearbox-engine oil spill,front suspension arms poor-play,underbody-running gear-units-exhaust-clamp rusting,tyre pressures need setting

Fail 10 Oct 2022 125,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front propshaft coupling bolt missing

wipers smeary,srs light inop,gearbox-engine oil spill,front suspension arms poor-play,underbody-running gear-units-exhaust-clamp rusting,tyre pressures need setting

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,083 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 123,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil spill,front suspension arm bushes poor-play,front brake discs and pads poor-osf wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,081 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,380 miles

exhaust clamp cracked/broken

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,380 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust clamp cracked/broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,332 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,408 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,143 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,081 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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YK08 HBY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK08 HBY, 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 YK08 HBY registered?

YK08 HBY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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