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MA08 YUE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YUE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 132,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop front rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension and steering components rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,376 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav stuck on windscreen ()

Nearside Front screen was inop

Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 110,169 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,561 miles

some wear n/s/f wiper regulator

some wear noted both front disc & pads

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,159 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel level low/light on dash

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre getting low on edges of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,267 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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MA08 YUE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver 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 MA08 YUE, 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 MA08 YUE registered?

MA08 YUE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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