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YH08 YTK

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,569 mi
Last recorded141,569 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 141,569 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2025 141,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower, front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining clip missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,239 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 117,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,629 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 103,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,244 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,964 miles

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

discs slightly worn

oil leak above undertray

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,386 miles

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

osr slight brake bind

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

osr slight brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,210 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,132 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2012 30,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 30,801 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2011 21,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 21,871 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YTK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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