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YC08 DLY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,760 mi
Last recorded162,760 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 162,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 155,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 144,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 126,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,165 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 124,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner upper (strong advisory***) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory**** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and upper (strong advisory****) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory**** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,119 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner upper (strong advisory***) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory**** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and upper (strong advisory****) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory**** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,563 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 97,381 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 78,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2013 67,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,346 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 30,496 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 DLY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YC08 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 DLY registered?

YC08 DLY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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