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YR08 VZZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,516 mi
Last recorded133,516 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 VZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 118,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 103,948 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 92,489 miles

4wheel light on display,advise.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,184 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and low of tread

transfer box leaking oil leak

windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and low of tread

transfer box leaking oil leak

windscreen has small stone chips

Pass 28 May 2014 48,357 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,696 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,464 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,414 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,207 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 VZZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR08 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

YR08 VZZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 VZZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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