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YH08 AKU

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,164 mi
Last recorded127,164 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 127,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 88,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,602 miles

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Suspension springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,602 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top end , incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Suspension springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , starting to drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,383 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,779 miles

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; Tread low , Nearside rear areas at 1.6 mm (at legal limit ) , Offside rear areas at 2.0 mm ( close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,885 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,464 miles

covers under bonnet

under trays fitted

wiper blades noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,769 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,769 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2011 16,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 16,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YH08 AKU 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 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 YH08 AKU, 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 YH08 AKU registered?

YH08 AKU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 AKU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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