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YE08 UBV

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 83,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 80,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mid tread both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,255 miles

front and rear pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,933 miles

smoke to clean

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 28,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 28,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,911 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 21,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,071 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,196 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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YE08 UBV is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YE08 UBV, 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 YE08 UBV registered?

YE08 UBV is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YE08 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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