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YC08 LWU

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 94,564 miles

Small chip on windscreen

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (centre) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted to dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted to dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Small chip on windscreen

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (centre) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 89,766 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,937 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,099 miles

Offside Front Projected beam image slightly incorrect.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,786 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 63,765 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 15 Jul 2019 57,943 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r inner sidelamp inop

Fail 15 Jul 2019 57,943 miles

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r inner sidelamp inop

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,976 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 39,804 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2014 34,963 miles

child seat fitted to center seat loosly and not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,664 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 22,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 16,093 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 LWU is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

YC08 LWU is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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