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YC08 OMM

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 128,755 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 128,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm would appear as if it needs some sort of adjustment or replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2021 118,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm would appear as if it needs some sort of adjustment or replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 108,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

corrosion forming on rear subframe

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,029 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,937 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 78,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,879 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewll (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,373 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,133 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 35,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2012 35,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,185 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 25,185 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 OMM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OMM, 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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What year was YC08 OMM registered?

YC08 OMM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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