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YK58 PJY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,292 mi
Last recorded117,292 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,292 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 117,279 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pads front and rear worn out (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,390 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,741 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 94,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 86,578 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Differential oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,401 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,008 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 78,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,100 miles

Exhaust slight movement/Insecure at front Joint

Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,961 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tread on the limit. 255/45/R18 - 99V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Recommended change. 255/45/R18 - 99V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,069 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,088 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,422 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 PJY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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