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RO08 YVE

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

200,677 mi
Last recorded200,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 200,677 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 185,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 185,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 167,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 158,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 145,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 133,727 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,194 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

stone chips front screen

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,024 miles

front discs worn slightly

front tyres 4mm

under trays fitted

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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RO08 YVE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 RO08 YVE, 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 RO08 YVE registered?

RO08 YVE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is RO08 YVE safe to buy?

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