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YD08 XJE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 164,608 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 164,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 145,282 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 145,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 137,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,682 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,009 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,508 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,631 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear markers

Nearside Rear Cut in outer wall showing cords but not 25mm long (recommend replacement)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 59,621 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres close to wear markers

Nearside Rear Cut in outer wall showing cords but not 25mm long (recommend replacement)

Nearside Rear outer face of brake disc corroded(indicating a brake problem)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Recommend brake inspection as slight bind on n/s ( road brake test limited on diagnosis)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper jumps up screen (recommend replacement)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 45,032 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,265 miles

cuts in tyre treads.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 XJE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YD08 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

YD08 XJE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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