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YF08 XSP

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,166 mi
Last recorded156,166 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 156,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 139,985 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 130,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 120,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 113,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,848 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,367 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,833 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 60,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,121 miles

slight perishing tyre valve stems

some kerb damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight perishing tyre valve stems

some kerb damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,832 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XSP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

YF08 XSP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YF08 XSP safe to buy?

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