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YE08 XLU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,998 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 62,116 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing on inner wall

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 11 May 2019 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside and offside rear tyre's wearing on inner wall

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 25 May 2018 52,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 44,416 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 44,415 miles

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 35,343 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 28 May 2015 32,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to detect

Fail 26 May 2015 32,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 21 May 2014 29,552 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,202 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,447 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 XLU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YE08 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

YE08 XLU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YE08 XLU safe to buy?

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