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YA08 DPF

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,972 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 116,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,945 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 109,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,497 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 95,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,534 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8 mm sidewall damaged

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 80,534 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8 mm sidewall damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,908 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 75,904 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Adult seatbelt not tested as restricted access due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 53,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,681 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 46,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 34,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,690 miles

rear tyres wearing in the centres

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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YA08 DPF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA08 DPF, 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 YA08 DPF registered?

YA08 DPF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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