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YC08 NPE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,131 mi
Last recorded128,131 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 128,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,391 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 104,973 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,840 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Mar 2015 93,388 miles

intermittent washer fault

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,597 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,905 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,894 miles

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 NPE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC08 NPE, 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 NPE registered?

YC08 NPE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YC08 NPE safe to buy?

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