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YK58 VNW

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 127,958 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 127,950 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 124,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner Bolt Loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 122,773 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 121,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,043 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,703 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,546 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,546 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust clamp cracked but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,251 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,954 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 VNW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

YK58 VNW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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