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OY06 PAT

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,031 mi
Last recorded104,031 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 PAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 104,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 104,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,867 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 99,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 90,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 90,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 85,328 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 85,328 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,637 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,804 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,286 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,524 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,302 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 19,791 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,955 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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OY06 PAT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OY06 PAT, 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 OY06 PAT registered?

OY06 PAT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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