MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All 4x suspension bump stops deteriorated
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning some LEDs inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))
General underbody surface corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure warning on dash
All 4x suspension bump stops on shock absorbers deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm ball joint boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low at 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil misting and body rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm ball joint boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp some LEDS not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
All 4x suspension bump stops on shock absorbers deteriorated
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint at rear N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint at rear N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper High level brake lamp x1 centre led inoperative
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YC08 OEP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 OEP, 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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YC08 OEP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2008.
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