2008 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YF58 KAU
2008 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 179,722 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,722 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.
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YF58 KAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2026
- 179,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF58 KAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW X3 (YF58 KAU) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both ”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
YF58 KAU Mileage History
- 29/08/2024168,927 mi
- 03/09/2024168,931 mi+4 mi
- 04/09/2025174,364 mi+5,433 mi
- 10/09/2025174,369 mi+5 mi
- 16/09/2026179,722 mi+5,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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