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YC08 OEP

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,524 mi
Last recorded146,524 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 146,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,499 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 132,335 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,778 miles

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 ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 122,778 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 115,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,822 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 106,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,168 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 103,166 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 100,000 miles

Central Rear Upper High level brake lamp x1 centre led inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,015 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 98,015 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,858 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 78,644 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,655 miles

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

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 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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