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GY08 UBP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,783 mi
Last recorded111,783 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,783 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 104,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,597 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

some under trays fitted .

Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

some under trays fitted .

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,611 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers.

under trays fitted .

Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,244 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

rear diff oil leak .

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 31,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

condition of front brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

towball not connected .

towbar not checked covered by bumper .

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

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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GY08 UBP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GY08 UBP, 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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GY08 UBP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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