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LY08 DYS

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,151 mi
Last recorded81,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 81,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,440 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 28,440 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,253 miles

brake fluid ageing

sml oil leak possible gearbox

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 16,574 miles

Rear wiper blade missing/damaged

Fail 4 May 2017 16,574 miles

Rear wiper blade missing/damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,353 miles

Rear wiper damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2016 15,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords also visible (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,310 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 13,310 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 12,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 10,117 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 9,064 miles

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

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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LY08 DYS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY08 DYS registered?

LY08 DYS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LY08 DYS safe to buy?

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