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AU58 YAV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,767 mi
Last recorded140,767 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 YAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 140,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 137,805 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 127,402 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,561 miles

Coil spring worn Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components/parts of the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,603 miles

All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced near and offside front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components/parts of the vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side rear tyre has small nail in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,451 miles

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Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,634 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 39,634 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU58 YAV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU58 YAV, 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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AU58 YAV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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