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Y15 MCP

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,733 mi
Last recorded88,733 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 MCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,733 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 88,733 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (straight one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

nearside front back plate loose

Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,278 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,728 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2023 73,727 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,614 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,480 miles

Offside Front brake flexi hose twisted

Valve stem slightly damaged osf both rears all perished (5.2.3 (j))

all suspension arms corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake flexi hose twisted

Valve stem slightly damaged osf both rears all perished (5.2.3 (j))

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,802 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 68,802 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front chips in windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,393 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv joint /drive shaft casing damaged leaking grease

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,393 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Outer cv joint /drive shaft casing damaged leaking grease

Offside Rear brakes heat damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,247 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,008 miles

advise front brake discs slightly pitted and scored

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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Y15 MCP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y15 MCP, 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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Y15 MCP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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