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WAG 741L

2008 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,184 mi
Last recorded99,184 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAG 741L
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 99,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,693 miles

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

headlamp cleaning device not working

Fail 16 Jun 2025 98,693 miles

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

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

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,911 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 96,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,719 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,224 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged. Ply/Cord not exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

child seat fitted nearside rear

side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Wheel Rim Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,618 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,647 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

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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WAG 741L is a 2008 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WAG 741L, 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 WAG 741L registered?

WAG 741L is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WAG 741L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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