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GL08 YPG

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,543 mi
Last recorded192,543 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 YPG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 192,543 miles

Both rear shocks worn

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

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

exhaust slight leak of gasses front section

Pass 6 Aug 2021 185,063 miles

Central Lower Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Excessive play in prop shaft rubber doughnut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking from rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive leak from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Cant test the rear seat belts and seats due to dog bed fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 175,249 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 175,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 153,355 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 131,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 91,724 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 91,724 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 83,201 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 83,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,575 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,048 miles

nearside rear coil spring broken

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,094 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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GL08 YPG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL08 YPG, 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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GL08 YPG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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