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YH08 HFE

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,209 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,209 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,468 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,546 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2014 70,934 miles

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

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

near side rear bump stop split

Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,486 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,486 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,458 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,457 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH08 HFE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH08 HFE, 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 YH08 HFE registered?

YH08 HFE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YH08 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 HFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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