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Y4 RAC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,465 mi
Last recorded59,465 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 RAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 58,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,279 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,595 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,421 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 38,292 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 26,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,088 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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Y4 RAC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 Y4 RAC, 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 Y4 RAC registered?

Y4 RAC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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