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YA08 NFG

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,740 mi
Last recorded164,740 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 164,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 15 Jan 2024 160,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 143,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Rear differential leaking) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 132,702 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear diff damp

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/19/99v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,059 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,550 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 66,550 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

oil leaking from n/s diff seal

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,010 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,339 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,207 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,193 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,377 miles

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

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

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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YA08 NFG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YA08 NFG, 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 YA08 NFG registered?

YA08 NFG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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