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YC08 AHA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,375 mi
Last recorded138,375 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 AHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 138,375 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 101,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 95,792 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 95,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Gearbox to pipe mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 85,540 miles

Legal tread depth minimum 1.6mm

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 1.9mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.1mm

Pass 14 May 2014 75,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 65,903 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Fail 10 May 2013 65,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2.25 litres oil added to engine unit

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 3 May 2012 55,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,038 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

N/S/R belt twisted

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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YC08 AHA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC08 AHA, 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 YC08 AHA registered?

YC08 AHA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YC08 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 AHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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