BMW 3 SERIES YX08TZU has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 83,972 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

YX08TZU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND MARCH 202783,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202683,967 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202522ND MARCH 202680,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear General Underneath Corrosion
FAILED20TH MARCH 202580,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear General Underneath Corrosion
PASSED8TH MARCH 202422ND MARCH 202578,402 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 202322ND MARCH 202476,201 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 202222ND MARCH 202374,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202122ND MARCH 202272,675 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 202022ND MARCH 202170,479 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED12TH MARCH 202070,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pad Low Due To Brake Binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED23RD MARCH 201922ND MARCH 202064,894 MI
FAILED19TH MARCH 201964,897 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Worn And Weak
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20181ST MARCH 201959,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 201859,420 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201855,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201751,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201644,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 201544,503 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20141ST MARCH 201535,689 MI
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 201429,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20121ST MARCH 201322,501 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201222,501 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201214,657 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YX08TZU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

YX08TZU MOT Comments

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YX08TZU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 83,972 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,665 miles

YX08TZU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YX08TZU was manufactured on Saturday 1st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 83,972 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,665 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YX08TZU has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 5 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does YX08TZU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 YX08TZU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YX08TZU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 8th July 2026 YX08TZU does have Tax. Read more

When does YX08TZU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YX08TZU will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YX08TZU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YX08TZU will expire in 9 months on Monday 22nd March 2027. Read more

When did YX08TZU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YX08TZU was on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YX08TZU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YX08TZU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YX08TZU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for YX08TZU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YX08TZU?

YX08TZU is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YX08TZU done?

The odometer reading for YX08TZU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 83,972 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,665 miles per year. Read more

How old is YX08TZU?

The vehicle YX08TZU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st March 2008. Read more

What colour is YX08TZU?

The official colour of YX08TZU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YX08TZU have?

YX08TZU has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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