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FL08 BYV

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

142,133 mi
Last recorded142,133 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 BYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 142,133 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 142,133 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 134,241 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joint nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 127,348 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joint nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,803 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Low effort on offside parking brake

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, zone A below 10mm diameter. ( second stone chip, offside lower, outside wiper sweep ). (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,903 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Loose at sleeve connection to front exhaust pipe. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Reverse lamp inop.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud loose, bump stop torn.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, zone A below 10mm diameter. ( second stone chip, offside lower, outside wiper sweep ). (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 105,125 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 96,629 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,656 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,655 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,395 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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FL08 BYV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FL08 BYV, 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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FL08 BYV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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