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YY08 CVL

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 CVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 123,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 123,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wiper smear

Fail 6 Mar 2017 123,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

wiper smear

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,008 miles

4x4 light on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching wheel arch under left hand lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

4x4 light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,389 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 92,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil light on

osr break wear and abs cable loose near wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside bonnet catch

offside rear outer cv gaiter condition

Fail 7 Jan 2014 73,234 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s bonnet catch

o/s/r outer c.v gaiter condition

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,804 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 CVL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

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

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