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YA08 MYN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 137,013 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 133,382 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated pull broken (3.1 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 133,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated pull broken (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 130,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 130,426 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,965 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,461 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot small end on boot perishing around securing device, ok at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on shaker plates

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front inner bush slight play and contaminated with engine oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto lower arm front bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 111,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner surface worn into structure of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot small end on boot perishing around securing device, ok at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on shaker plates

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front inner bush slight play and contaminated with engine oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto lower arm front bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,843 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,841 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2017 66,237 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2ml (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,508 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,902 miles

wipers in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,792 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,400 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,783 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 MYN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YA08 MYN, 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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YA08 MYN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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