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YD58 APU

2008 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,402 mi
Last recorded199,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 APU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 199,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 191,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 179,591 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 170,179 miles

O/S rear tyre wearing low and perishing

O/s rear suspension arm starting to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,781 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers getting weak

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,784 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 137,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 109,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,031 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,697 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear 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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YD58 APU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD58 APU, 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 YD58 APU registered?

YD58 APU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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