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YD08 XJB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 94,992 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 94,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,904 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,904 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,398 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 94,398 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 92,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 90,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,519 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,808 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit at various points

Fail 21 Sep 2011 22,808 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit at various points

Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,053 miles

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 XJB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

YD08 XJB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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