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Y27 EJC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,946 mi
Last recorded146,946 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 EJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,946 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,043 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Oct 2024 141,043 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,163 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGES COMPLETLY WORN (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

FRONT TYRES [235/50/18] REAR TYRES [255/45/18] DUNLOP * RATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Sep 2022 128,019 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,552 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,489 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2019 120,690 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 103,395 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 90,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 90,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 77,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 77,418 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 63,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 63,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 47,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,188 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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Y27 EJC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y27 EJC, 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 Y27 EJC registered?

Y27 EJC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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