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YD08 XLX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,205 mi
Last recorded179,205 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 179,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 179,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 167,452 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 156,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,773 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 124,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 79,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,247 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,289 miles

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

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 XLX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

YD08 XLX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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