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Y555 MAH

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,013 mi
Last recorded116,013 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 MAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,013 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 116,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear brake back plate on o/s/f deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

front o/s brake back plate slightly corroded on fixing points

Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 100,132 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,704 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,580 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 26 Jan 2021 75,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,870 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 46,354 miles

All four tyres perishing

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,959 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 28,791 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,301 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,595 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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Y555 MAH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y555 MAH, 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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Y555 MAH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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