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YX08 NVU

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,352 mi
Last recorded143,352 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 143,352 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 142,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 128,190 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,748 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,700 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 36,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YX08 NVU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX08 NVU, 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 YX08 NVU registered?

YX08 NVU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YX08 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 NVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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