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YR08 YPO

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,730 mi
Last recorded149,730 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 149,730 miles

Underside Surface rust

Fail 3 May 2025 149,730 miles

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

Underside Surface rust

Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,459 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sub-frame rusty

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,006 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,915 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has been hot due to binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 121,712 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 121,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,015 miles

Covers fitted to under body obscuring inspection of testable items

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

Oil leak From engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Poor handbrake performance, just passed

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,797 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,688 miles

exhaust clamp loose at front

Fail 15 Apr 2014 75,686 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp loose at front

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 YPO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

YR08 YPO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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