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YD08 VFY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,235 mi
Last recorded94,235 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,562 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 75,549 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,509 miles

Parking brake performance low, recommend attention.

Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake performance low, recommend attention.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised s and g check (nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge)

bonnet catch is stiff but still can be opened

front bumper is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre is cracking 235/50/18 97V 0224460

offside front tyre is cracking 235/50/18 97V 0224460

tinted windows are fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,946 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised s and g check (nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge)

bonnet catch is stiff but still can be opened

front bumper is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre is cracking 235/50/18 97V 0224460

offside front tyre is cracking 235/50/18 97V 0224460

tinted windows are fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VFY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD08 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 VFY registered?

YD08 VFY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is YD08 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 VFY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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