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YB57 UBU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,345 mi
Last recorded120,345 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 UBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 120,345 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,240 miles

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

Central Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield is missing

Fail 30 Oct 2024 116,142 miles

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

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

Central Rear Underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield is missing

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,844 miles

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

Central Rear Under-body surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

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

Under-body surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2022 107,243 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield corroded

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

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

Under-body surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2021 100,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 99,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 99,076 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing receiver (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 94,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,854 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,271 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 77,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 70,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 50,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,452 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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YB57 UBU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YB57 UBU, 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 YB57 UBU registered?

YB57 UBU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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