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YD08 XZC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,431 mi
Last recorded118,431 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,739 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 115,739 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,107 miles

rear propshaft universal joint has excessive play

Fail 13 Oct 2022 110,037 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both handbrake efficiencys fluctuating

nearside rear handbrake efficiency low

noise from both rear wheels when rotating wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,174 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 107,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,514 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 83,288 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,771 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 64,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,726 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,085 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2011 18,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 XZC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

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

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