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MA08 YUK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 140,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 136,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 127,039 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,799 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,321 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 99,321 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,435 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,365 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 69,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,256 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,391 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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MA08 YUK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA08 YUK, 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 MA08 YUK registered?

MA08 YUK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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