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YC08 OSX

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,204 mi
Last recorded138,204 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 138,204 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 138,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror casing missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,190 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 100,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 26 Apr 2019 84,985 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 54,985 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 27 May 2015 54,985 miles

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

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)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 30 May 2014 47,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,445 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 OSX is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

YC08 OSX is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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