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YK08 LFB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 94,183 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,794 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 84,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,908 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,125 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 65,491 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,173 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front discs corroded and pitted

advise n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 61,172 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise front discs corroded and pitted

advise n/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,419 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,480 miles

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

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 LFB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 LFB registered?

YK08 LFB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is YK08 LFB safe to buy?

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