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YC08 BZE

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 159,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 159,380 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 148,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 140,783 miles

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

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

Offside 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 14 Feb 2022 130,968 miles

Central Rear Upper Hi level brake light not working

Front bonnet struts weak

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 116,165 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 116,165 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,932 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 104,932 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,593 miles

Child seat fitted.

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted.

Oil leak.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,564 miles

All 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 tyres have sidewall damage

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyre warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,982 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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YC08 BZE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC08 BZE, 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 YC08 BZE registered?

YC08 BZE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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