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YC08 FHJ

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,384 mi
Last recorded146,384 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 135,791 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 126,080 miles

Undercover Fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,038 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,714 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,166 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 91,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,581 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 79,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,427 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 71,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,599 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp

Pass 9 May 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,689 miles

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

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

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 FHJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YC08 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

YC08 FHJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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