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YD08 EYR

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,383 mi
Last recorded122,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 EYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 122,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 111,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 109,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 109,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 103,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,232 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,228 miles

no reading

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no reading

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,299 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 80,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,458 miles

no smoke readings

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,458 miles

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

no smoke readings

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,009 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,813 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,184 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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YD08 EYR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YD08 EYR, 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 YD08 EYR registered?

YD08 EYR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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