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YN08 ZGW

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,430 mi
Last recorded124,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 124,430 miles

Engine cover fitted. Plastic undercover and sill covers fitted.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,214 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,188 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,042 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 99,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 90,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 84,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,410 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 63,410 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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YN08 ZGW is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YN08 ZGW, 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 YN08 ZGW registered?

YN08 ZGW is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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