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YH08 UKS

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,990 mi
Last recorded178,990 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 UKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 178,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 172,238 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 5 Apr 2022 164,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 156,337 miles

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

Nearside wiper worn

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 145,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 134,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 123,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,886 miles

Nearside Rear low on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear low on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The near side rear and off side rear tyres showing signs of wear in the centre of the tread area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

The near side rear and off side rear tyres showing signs of wear in the centre of the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,488 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 77,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,593 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 UKS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 YH08 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

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

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