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YY08 CUV

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,015 mi
Last recorded99,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,015 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2023 98,692 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,429 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 85,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Position lamp not working Both rear not working (only offside rear inner) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 36kg (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 73,233 miles

rear diff has minor leak

Pass 21 May 2018 71,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,722 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,626 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,232 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 52,230 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,725 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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YY08 CUV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY08 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

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

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