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YF08 XOV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XOV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 101,709 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,745 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 95,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,881 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,295 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,043 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,838 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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YF08 XOV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YF08 XOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF08 XOV registered?

YF08 XOV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 XOV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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