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YD08 FRN

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,661 mi
Last recorded165,661 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 FRN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 165,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch cover has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 159,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pads wear indicator disconnected

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers tank leak

Pass 19 Jan 2021 143,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 134,628 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 125,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge right on limit (4.1.E.1)

advise brake discs slighty corroded

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,329 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge right on limit (4.1.E.1)

advise brake discs slighty corroded

advise undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,780 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,409 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 73,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,462 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 21,328 miles

grease leak from both outer rear drive shaft joints

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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YD08 FRN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD08 FRN, 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 YD08 FRN registered?

YD08 FRN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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