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YG08 NCX

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,747 mi
Last recorded204,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 204,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2022 189,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 189,665 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 174,126 miles

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2020 167,500 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 158,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake requires adjustment (only just reached requirement)

Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,323 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low emission detected

underbody &engine covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 15 Jan 2018 147,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

low emission detected

underbody &engine covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 144,636 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre small cut

Fail 19 Dec 2016 144,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre small cut

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,066 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 139,046 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 127,646 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,642 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 100,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,925 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,528 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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YG08 NCX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG08 NCX, 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 YG08 NCX registered?

YG08 NCX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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