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SY08 YDB

2008 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YDB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,755 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,779 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 84,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,927 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,934 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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SY08 YDB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY08 YDB, 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 SY08 YDB registered?

SY08 YDB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is SY08 YDB safe to buy?

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