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YE08 UEZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UEZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 70,144 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,360 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,323 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,577 miles

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

Front Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

exhaust corroded

oil leak

travel in handbreake

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 37,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on shoulders

exhaust corroded

oil leak

travel in handbreake

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,169 miles

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

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

both rear drive shafts corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,336 miles

slight oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,850 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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YE08 UEZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YE08 UEZ, 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 YE08 UEZ registered?

YE08 UEZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is YE08 UEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UEZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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