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DY08 ACJ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 ACJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,273 miles

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side ways travel (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 73,916 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,087 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 5 Mar 2020 71,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,069 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 45,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,592 miles

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 27,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY08 ACJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY08 ACJ, 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 DY08 ACJ registered?

DY08 ACJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is DY08 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 ACJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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