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YH08 UJY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 157,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 151,503 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 151,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,399 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 143,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached not connected (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre light montor light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,456 miles

boost pipe split(smoking slightly)

both front anti roll bar link dust boots slightly deteriorated

front brake pads low

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 123,418 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 123,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,705 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,631 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 101,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,465 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,530 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,614 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 58,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,669 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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YH08 UJY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UJY, 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 YH08 UJY registered?

YH08 UJY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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