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YX08 NZR

2008 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

192,975 mi
Last recorded192,975 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 NZR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 192,975 miles

Covers/ Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From View

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 192,975 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Covers/ Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components From View

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 186,121 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 173,878 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 173,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 162,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 151,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 143,735 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 10 Apr 2019 135,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,454 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 115,168 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 9 May 2017 115,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,234 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,279 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2013 77,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NZR is a 2008 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NZR, 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 YX08 NZR registered?

YX08 NZR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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