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YK58 NWU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,420 mi
Last recorded129,420 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,420 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 129,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,623 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 125,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pads low.

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,311 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 29 Mar 2023 109,094 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,072 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested decelerometer test not done due to abs warning light on , 4x4 light 0n, airbag light on . road test may be unsafe or cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed unable to get engine up to temperature due to fan running constantly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

4x4 warning light on

Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential output seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 92,027 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,045 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,516 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.n/s/f disc worn and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,029 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 NWU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YK58 NWU, 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 YK58 NWU registered?

YK58 NWU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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