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YK08 NYC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,968 mi
Last recorded129,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 NYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 129,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 118,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,734 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,814 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))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 65,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 54,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,107 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,373 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,373 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 29,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 29,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,608 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 NYC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

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

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