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OY08 ZSZ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 129,850 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 127,598 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various inner tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,523 miles

all 4 tyres getting low and starting to crack around treads

brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2020 126,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,205 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,466 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,140 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,069 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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OY08 ZSZ 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 92.9%.

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 OY08 ZSZ, 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 OY08 ZSZ registered?

OY08 ZSZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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