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YH08 ZWA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,653 mi
Last recorded166,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 166,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 154,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,422 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,705 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 125,066 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 125,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,489 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,319 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,341 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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YH08 ZWA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YH08 ZWA, 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 YH08 ZWA registered?

YH08 ZWA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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