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YC08 OSB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OSB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has play

Pass 9 Apr 2025

All suspension components corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 128,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All suspension components corroded

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all suspension component corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,449 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 127,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,026 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 126,024 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2022 124,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Does not secure (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,810 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,806 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and heavily perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,238 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 119,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,898 miles

Nearside Front Cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 115,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Cuts on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,650 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers belt (5.2.2a)

low air pressure offside front tyre

slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2016 109,334 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers belt (5.2.2a)

low air pressure offside front tyre

slight surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,937 miles

hand brake performance offside 135kg not locking, nearside 275kg locking

offside hand brake performance half of the nearsides

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,937 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake performance offside 135kg not locking, nearside 275kg locking

offside hand brake performance half of the nearsides

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,653 miles

cut in o/s/f outer wall of tyre - no cords or ply exposed

cuts in outer wall of n/s/f tyre - no cords or ply exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,909 miles

offside rear handbrake performance 146 kg not locking, nearside rear handbrake performance 310 kg locking

Fail 21 Aug 2012 71,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 52,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 OSB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

YC08 OSB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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