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YC08 BZU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,743 mi
Last recorded161,743 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 161,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 161,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,643 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 145,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 134,499 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,846 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,846 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,084 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 15 May 2012 30,081 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 21,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 21,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BZU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 BZU registered?

YC08 BZU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 BZU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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