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YB08 HNE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,345 mi
Last recorded152,345 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 152,345 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 147,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 147,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 138,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 138,796 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment ratchet not working (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the rear diff

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,859 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,079 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,758 miles

headlight washers inop

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,761 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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YB08 HNE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB08 HNE, 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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YB08 HNE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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