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SC08 YHT

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 131,089 miles

all rear suspension very rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2025 131,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,017 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,013 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 103,657 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 88,176 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 84,071 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,011 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,418 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Nut not tight. (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,805 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 69,805 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 59,877 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on tread area

Fail 31 Aug 2014 59,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cut on tread area

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,297 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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SC08 YHT is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SC08 YHT, 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 SC08 YHT registered?

SC08 YHT is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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