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AY55 HAM

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 HAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 145,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 133,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 115,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting areas have corrosion - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 115,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting areas have corrosion - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,794 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr and nsr,advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 16 Mar 2020 111,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr and nsr,advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen has a chip in zone A not exceeding 10mm,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise

Rear Lower diff corroded,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen has a chip in zone A not exceeding 10mm,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outer wall,advise

Rear Lower diff corroded,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,964 miles

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips,advise (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' windscreen has a chip not in excess of 10mm limit,advise (8.3.1a)

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear shock has some misting,advise

Offside Rear tyre has 4 nails,advise

Rear both tyres getting close to limit,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,617 miles

Offside Rear punctured tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2016 83,617 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear punctured tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,328 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,189 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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AY55 HAM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 HAM, 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 AY55 HAM registered?

AY55 HAM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AY55 HAM safe to buy?

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