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YR08 RBV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,160 mi
Last recorded133,160 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 RBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,212 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,604 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,920 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded/worn

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,810 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just passed (18%)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just passed (18%)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,077 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,075 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

oil leak

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 May 2012 52,562 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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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YR08 RBV 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 66.7%.

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 RBV, 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 YR08 RBV registered?

YR08 RBV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 RBV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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