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YK08 NTF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,342 mi
Last recorded126,342 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 126,342 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 112,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,550 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 97,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing treads and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear child seat insecure

Pass 30 May 2017 88,421 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,420 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 81,653 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 81,653 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,605 miles

zero emissions test result

Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,565 miles

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

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,662 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,428 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 37,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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 NTF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

YK08 NTF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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