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YC08 HWP

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 HWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 118,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,089 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 113,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 tyres (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 112,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 110,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,527 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 78,736 miles

engine oil low level.engine oil leaking

under side tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,513 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall cut, no cord exposed

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,634 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 40,634 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 34,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 HWP is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWP, 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 YC08 HWP registered?

YC08 HWP is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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