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YK08 TBU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 TBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,486 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,959 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face , and badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe ,suspension am and bothside rear inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has been seeping oil. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn thin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil, undertray fitted, should investigate , and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

driver seat runner bolt seems to be loose still secure.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 124,214 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,206 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 123,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 113,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,438 miles

both front beam patterns weak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,438 miles

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

both front beam patterns weak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,447 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,697 miles

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 41,696 miles

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

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside rear 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 TBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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