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YC08 OBN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,475 mi
Last recorded161,475 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 161,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,135 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 154,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 154,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 143,390 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,478 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 134,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,298 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero, not recorded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 86,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,839 miles

both front tyres low on innerr edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,476 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 OBN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

YC08 OBN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is YC08 OBN safe to buy?

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