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YR08 CAV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,136 mi
Last recorded149,136 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 CAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,136 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Lower arm inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS/OS Front brake disc back plates insecure rubbing against discs

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear lower arms inner bushes cracked and perished. suspension arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 149,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Lower arm inner bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NS/OS Front brake disc back plates insecure rubbing against discs

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Plastic under shields fitted to front and sides

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear lower arms inner bushes cracked and perished. suspension arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 134,350 miles

Nearside Front backplate worn

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

Offside Front backplate worn

Fail 9 Mar 2022 134,327 miles

Brake performance not tested no nsr brake pad left no handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated teeth worn on ratchet so wont hold (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front backplate worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front backplate worn

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,481 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp comes on with stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

4wd light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 106,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,608 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,632 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,224 miles

Eml on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,584 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,711 miles

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,711 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,715 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn....

Fail 25 Feb 2012 41,712 miles

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn....

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,649 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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YR08 CAV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR08 CAV, 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 YR08 CAV registered?

YR08 CAV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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