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AY08 YFH

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,262 mi
Last recorded146,262 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,262 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 135,882 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2022 135,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2021 125,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 118,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 112,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,630 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,777 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,809 miles

O/S/R Coil spring fractured at the extreme end of coil.(Ref section 2.4 - coil springs)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,099 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY08 YFH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY08 YFH, 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 AY08 YFH registered?

AY08 YFH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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