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YA08 MRV

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 138,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 136,852 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 136,845 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 134,912 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 134,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,407 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2022 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 129,531 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Jun 2021 129,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 128,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,128 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 87,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both 255-40-19 tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2015 68,972 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,972 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,573 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,573 miles

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

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

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 MRV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

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

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