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YK58 LBY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 86,368 miles

engine coil lights on

hand brake warnining lights on

rear wiper spllit

Fail 9 Feb 2026 86,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coil lights on

hand brake warnining lights on

rear wiper spllit

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coil lights on

Fail 19 Feb 2025 81,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine coil lights on

Pass 15 Jan 2024 74,390 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 74,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Alloy rim , one welded repair to inner face/ bead

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,738 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 70,736 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 53,209 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,231 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2017 38,268 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 28,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,687 miles

cuts noted in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

exhaust system securing clamp requires attention

item removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,255 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 17,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,922 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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YK58 LBY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YK58 LBY, 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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YK58 LBY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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