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YA08 MKZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,914 mi
Last recorded139,914 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 135,085 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 135,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 134,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,546 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,402 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,435 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively causing brake pads to wear unevenly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. due to brake bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,346 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 98,346 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 83,932 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,390 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,256 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,105 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)

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 MKZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MKZ, 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 YA08 MKZ registered?

YA08 MKZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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