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YH08 YTO

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 111,595 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 111,580 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 107,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 101,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 93,798 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,121 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 88,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,090 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Off side and near side ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,419 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,231 miles

off side and near side front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,268 miles

near side front worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge , side wall cut and cords not showing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 36,266 miles

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

near side front worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge , side wall cut and cords not showing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,508 miles

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,716 miles

off side front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 27 Oct 2011 26,715 miles

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

off side front tyre cut in side wall

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 YTO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

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

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