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NC08 WWY

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 WWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 179,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 169,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 162,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,721 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 125,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 120,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 120,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,845 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 118,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,300 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 81,709 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 62,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 34,026 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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NC08 WWY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC08 WWY, 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 NC08 WWY registered?

NC08 WWY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is NC08 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 WWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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