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YA08 UAZ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,497 mi
Last recorded136,497 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 UAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 136,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 135,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 129,459 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 129,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 119,720 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))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,174 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight edge wear to tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,553 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,364 miles

Nearside Front cuts in side wall

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts in side wall

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,077 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 53,077 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 50,761 miles

all discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,949 miles

all discs corroded and worn

wipers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,485 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 29,686 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,686 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 UAZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YA08 UAZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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