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YD08 VHA

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,887 mi
Last recorded187,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 187,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 176,607 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 166,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 166,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,828 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 118,221 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,487 miles

under pans and some covers fitted in engine bay

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,840 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 VHA is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD08 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

YD08 VHA is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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