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YK08 LZT

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,261 mi
Last recorded122,261 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LZT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 122,261 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 122,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 119,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 116,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,107 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,091 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 90,953 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 87,436 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp stays on

Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,436 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp stays on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,455 miles

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

both front wiper blades torn

Fail 20 Sep 2016 80,455 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,416 miles

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

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

Oil leak at engine area

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,416 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak at engine area

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 68,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 55,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,205 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 LZT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

YK08 LZT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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