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YD08 YMH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,264 mi
Last recorded145,264 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YMH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 145,262 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated gearbox end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 139,890 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 139,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 138,199 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 138,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 118,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,638 miles

minor oil leak

wipers judder

Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 81,378 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,072 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,985 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre tread 2mm

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 YMH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

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

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