2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YC58 LKM
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 144,251 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC58 LKM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 144,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 LKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (YC58 LKM) between January 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
YC58 LKM Mileage History
- 17/01/201121,766 mi
- 09/01/201232,560 mi+10,794 mi
- 15/01/201342,915 mi+10,355 mi
- 08/01/201452,503 mi+9,588 mi
- 05/01/201560,621 mi+8,118 mi
- 04/01/201664,609 mi+3,988 mi
- 12/01/201664,611 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/201769,239 mi+4,628 mi
- 09/01/201874,869 mi+5,630 mi
- 29/01/201981,307 mi+6,438 mi
- 20/01/202089,318 mi+8,011 mi
- 26/01/202194,603 mi+5,285 mi
- 26/01/202194,603 mi
- 17/01/2022100,418 mi+5,815 mi
- 16/01/2023105,469 mi+5,051 mi
- 16/01/2023105,469 mi
- 06/01/2024115,816 mi+10,347 mi
- 18/01/2025131,573 mi+15,757 mi
- 17/01/2026144,251 mi+12,678 mi
Average of roughly 8,165 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
The complex dual-pane panoramic glass sunroof mechanism suffers from broken plastic lifter tabs that cause the rear venting panel to jam open. Blocked drain tubes also route water into boot electronics and footwells.
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