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YC08 LVK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,124 mi
Last recorded120,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 120,124 miles

Engine MIL light on

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL light on

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,895 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,895 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,764 miles

Both rear tyres low

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,393 miles

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 101,393 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,754 miles

child seat fitted

front wipers streaking slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,607 miles

child seat fitted

wipers slight streeking

Fail 23 Mar 2017 80,607 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted

wipers slight streeking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,793 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,477 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,962 miles

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

front pads and discs wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,877 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,794 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LVK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LVK, 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 LVK registered?

YC08 LVK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 LVK 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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