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GY08 WZB

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 126,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 126,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 122,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,662 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 117,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 111,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 111,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,637 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 85,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 78,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,958 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,258 miles

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

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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GY08 WZB is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY08 WZB, 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 GY08 WZB registered?

GY08 WZB is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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