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SD08 YWL

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,207 mi
Last recorded79,207 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,843 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 75,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 68,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,862 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,278 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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SD08 YWL is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SD08 YWL, 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 SD08 YWL registered?

SD08 YWL is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 YWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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