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YK08 HGC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,791 mi
Last recorded148,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 148,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,067 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 133,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 117,356 miles

Both front tyres have cuts side wall no cord showing

Fail 1 May 2018 117,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres have cuts side wall no cord showing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly kerb damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,701 miles

some damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2013 52,701 miles

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

some damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2011 26,548 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 1 Oct 2011 26,548 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)

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 29 Sep 2010 13,196 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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YK08 HGC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

YK08 HGC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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