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WA08 WGY

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,401 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 103,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,768 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 100,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 97,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,048 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 88,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 81,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage/cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,349 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 48,523 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 48,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 42,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,967 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Fail 6 May 2014 31,903 miles

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

drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

Pass 7 May 2013 20,348 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 14 May 2012 10,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 5,803 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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WA08 WGY 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 80%.

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 WA08 WGY, 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 WA08 WGY registered?

WA08 WGY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2008.

Is WA08 WGY safe to buy?

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