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YC08 BUH

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

264,963 mi
Last recorded264,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 264,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 260,763 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 260,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 247,181 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 247,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 236,660 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 236,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 226,780 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 226,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 219,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 219,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 210,974 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 210,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 202,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 199,339 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 199,339 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2017 190,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 176,055 miles

Near side front tyre has damage on side wall but cords not exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 164,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 156,233 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 156,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 121,727 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 10 May 2013 121,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,258 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 58,036 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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YC08 BUH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC08 BUH, 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 YC08 BUH registered?

YC08 BUH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 BUH shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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