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YD08 YCA

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 106,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,807 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disks corroding

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,114 miles

No read out given on emission test

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Sep 2022 101,083 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

No read out given on emission test

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,580 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Fail 26 Aug 2020 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,759 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,253 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,915 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 YCA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

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

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