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GY08 ZFH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ZFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,934 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 98,865 miles

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

all tyres getting low on shoulder tread 235/55r17 99h

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 94,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,080 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,799 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,785 miles

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault ]

N/S/F AND O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault ]

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,528 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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GY08 ZFH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZFH, 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 GY08 ZFH registered?

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

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