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YC08 OBF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,459 mi
Last recorded58,459 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,459 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2026 58,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,805 miles

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

Front windscreen washers weak but functioning

Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,751 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,922 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 52,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,899 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 44,758 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/19 (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/19 (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/19 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,051 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,101 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 OBF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

YC08 OBF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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