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DG08 YYH

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 YYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 131,301 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2026 131,295 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front cant here pump (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,478 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all the way around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension / brake components rusty and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 128,390 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,036 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 96,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,044 miles

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

Rear parking brake just met requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,075 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,373 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,078 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,832 miles

Both rear tyres have light cracking in treads.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,103 miles

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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DG08 YYH is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 YYH, 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 DG08 YYH registered?

DG08 YYH is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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