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X300 YAN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 YAN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 97,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 97,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 96,095 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 96,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 warning light illuminated

Amber brake warning light illuminated (Brakes ok)

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slight wear & movement (Forward most)

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,259 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 84,228 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,526 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 65,524 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,705 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 63,705 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,850 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,826 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 45,800 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre walls damaged

pad warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,343 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 34,514 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 34,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,163 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,960 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 29,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 23,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (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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X300 YAN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X300 YAN, 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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X300 YAN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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