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DY08 BEJ

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 BEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,968 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 112,225 miles

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2023 112,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,770 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 64,347 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 64,345 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 60,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,389 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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DY08 BEJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY08 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 BEJ registered?

DY08 BEJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 BEJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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