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YA08 BZW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,685 mi
Last recorded222,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 222,685 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 217,154 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 185,079 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 185,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 166,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,369 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)

o/s/r outer c v boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 130,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,432 miles

zero emissions recorded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,278 miles

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

zero emissions recorded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,033 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outter sidewall (kerb rubber) no ply or cords exposed

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

zero smoke emmisions no printout

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,904 miles

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

nearside front tyre tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,111 miles

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

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

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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YA08 BZW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA08 BZW, 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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YA08 BZW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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