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YF58 OSM

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,673 mi
Last recorded110,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 OSM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 110,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,086 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2020 86,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 81,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 81,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 76,148 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 76,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 72,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,821 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 64,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 47,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 30,727 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YF58 OSM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF58 OSM, 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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YF58 OSM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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