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YC08 MBV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,262 mi
Last recorded189,262 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 MBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 189,262 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020
Fail 6 Apr 2020

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,035 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,035 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 113,884 miles

Front screen cracked not seriously affecting view of the road

Pass 6 May 2017 95,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 78,357 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Small stone chip low in center swept of front screen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,261 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 6 May 2014 37,764 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 37,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,299 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 MBV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC08 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

YC08 MBV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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