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YA08 NHP

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,093 mi
Last recorded121,093 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 121,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on, nsf sensor damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2025 121,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on, nsf sensor damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 81,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 73,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 63,409 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,063 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,904 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,903 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,836 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,785 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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YA08 NHP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA08 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

YA08 NHP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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