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YL08 MUB

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,332 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 127,332 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod nut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod nut (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,537 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 104,632 miles

parking brake only just met min effort repair advised

Pass 25 May 2018 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake only just passed

Pass 9 May 2017 82,891 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 66,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,495 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,514 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,454 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,384 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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YL08 MUB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL08 MUB, 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 YL08 MUB registered?

YL08 MUB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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