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YK58 RYB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,942 mi
Last recorded143,942 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 143,942 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 143,824 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

More than normal parking brake lever travel, it would appear service, adjustment or repair may be required

Parking brake effort has only just been met, it would appear service, adjustment or repair may be required

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 124,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 112,544 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 112,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 92,080 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 92,076 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 80,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 80,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,993 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,503 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside rears lower (2.7.2a)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

nearside and offside front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear discs pitted

oil leak

small stone chips to front wind screen

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,571 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,339 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 RYB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

YK58 RYB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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