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M100 YCE

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 YCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,289 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 99,859 miles

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

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

little reserve parking brake travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2025 99,858 miles

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

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

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

little reserve parking brake travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2024 99,740 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

4x4 warning light on

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

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

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

rear handbrake effort low

tpms light on

Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,414 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,757 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,333 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 52,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nails in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,464 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,628 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,268 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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M100 YCE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M100 YCE, 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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What year was M100 YCE registered?

M100 YCE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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