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EU08 YZG

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,594 mi
Last recorded154,594 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 154,594 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear rear seats plus seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,840 miles

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

rear seats and seat belts not tested

Pass 21 Mar 2024 130,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 130,463 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,860 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,593 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 86,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres approaching wearbars

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 42,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 30,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,343 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,098 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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EU08 YZG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EU08 YZG, 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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EU08 YZG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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