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YT08 XSA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,874 mi
Last recorded107,874 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 107,874 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,050 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,777 miles

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,309 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,309 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,490 miles

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,379 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,055 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to low to measure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,152 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,017 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 35,783 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn thin

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,367 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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YT08 XSA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YT08 XSA, 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 YT08 XSA registered?

YT08 XSA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 XSA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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