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FJ58 YTH

2008 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,107 mi
Last recorded84,107 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 YTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,107 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal is cracking

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,560 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal is cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,992 miles

all tyre cracking in tread

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 78,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyre cracking in tread

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

earth strap broken on exhaust

jacking blocks missing OSF and both NS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,650 miles

rear drive shafts corroded

rear springs corroded

slight oil leak round engine

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,344 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,344 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers are smeary

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,351 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,765 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 39,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,678 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,859 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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FJ58 YTH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FJ58 YTH, 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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FJ58 YTH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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