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YC08 BDZ

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,656 mi
Last recorded196,656 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 196,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot split

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner and outer driveshaft boots split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Nov 2024 188,251 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 180,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates damaged and starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Nov 2022 171,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 162,289 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 152,145 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 151,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 144,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

stne chip windsceen

Fail 23 Dec 2019 144,442 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 134,905 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 129,860 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 129,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged Both sides (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,009 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 75,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,674 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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YC08 BDZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC08 BDZ, 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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YC08 BDZ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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