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EA08 YCM

2008 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,867 mi
Last recorded105,867 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 92,281 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 92,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 81,910 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe to mid exhaust box braking away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,727 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre center tread area. ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 74,701 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre center tread area. ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2017 50,961 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2016 44,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 27,892 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,646 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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EA08 YCM is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 EA08 YCM, 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 EA08 YCM registered?

EA08 YCM is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is EA08 YCM safe to buy?

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