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SD08 YZO

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,548 mi
Last recorded134,548 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 134,548 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 115,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,169 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,229 miles

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

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear all rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s front inner pad worn

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,268 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 64,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2017 60,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 47,332 miles

wipers catching

Pass 2 May 2014 38,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 20,106 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 20,106 miles

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

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

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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SD08 YZO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD08 YZO, 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 SD08 YZO registered?

SD08 YZO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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