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MD57 YHA

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 120,245 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,990 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal damp

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,646 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,625 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 101,618 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,862 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 92,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Front pads look close to wear indicator

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,529 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,529 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,639 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,606 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,565 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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MD57 YHA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD57 YHA, 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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MD57 YHA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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