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YK08 MSY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,860 mi
Last recorded182,860 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 182,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 160,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension arm/tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,016 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 235/45zr19 99w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 84,016 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 235/45zr19 99w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,432 miles

BOLT IN O/S/F TYRE .....NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE...

Fail 10 Jun 2016 79,432 miles

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

BOLT IN O/S/F TYRE .....NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE...

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,835 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,056 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,046 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,304 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 MSY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MSY, 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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YK08 MSY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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