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YK08 OHB

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 117,582 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 117,501 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 112,960 miles

headlamp washers not working

park brake performance 17%

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

park brake travel , close to no reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,947 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 104,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coil springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,265 miles

oil low

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,886 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,415 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,756 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,912 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 50,895 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,935 miles

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,551 miles

O/S/F HAS A CUT TO SIDE WALL OF TYRE

Fail 11 Jul 2011 27,551 miles

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

O/S/F HAS A CUT TO SIDE WALL OF TYRE

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 OHB 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 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

YK08 OHB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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