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YR08 UCS

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 126,763 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 110,624 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 106,188 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 106,188 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 100,627 miles

side skirts and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,477 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,767 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,557 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,441 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,653 miles

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

all x4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,481 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 UCS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

YR08 UCS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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