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YK58 OHV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,801 mi
Last recorded184,801 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 184,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear backing plate corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear diff corroded

Rear drive shafts corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 184,756 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 177,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,601 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 151,830 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 140,403 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 131,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 94,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 79,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,218 miles

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

front washers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,671 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 OHV 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 82.4%.

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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

YK58 OHV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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