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YY08 ACF

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,749 mi
Last recorded144,749 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 ACF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 129,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,791 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,620 miles

EML on

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,670 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 104,670 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,108 miles

advise both front tyres cracked between tread blocks

Pass 8 Oct 2013 85,218 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 425,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,494 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 35,494 miles

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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YY08 ACF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY08 ACF, 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 YY08 ACF registered?

YY08 ACF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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