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YH58 VTC

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,606 mi
Last recorded139,606 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 VTC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 139,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 133,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING

Offside Rear Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING

Fail 26 Oct 2023 133,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING

Offside Rear Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,304 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,219 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shockobsorbers outer casing corroded

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 90,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 84,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 84,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 78,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 78,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2016 73,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 66,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,526 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,526 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,143 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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YH58 VTC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YH58 VTC, 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 YH58 VTC registered?

YH58 VTC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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