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YC58 PWJ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,150 mi
Last recorded154,150 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 PWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 154,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 143,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,955 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 129,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 116,157 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever travel high

Fail 15 Apr 2022 116,157 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi exhaust clamp broke but not likely too fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,368 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 85,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,200 miles

child seat fitted (full inspection of belt not tested)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,200 miles

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

child seat fitted (full inspection of belt not tested)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,095 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 1 Nov 2012 53,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,294 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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YC58 PWJ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC58 PWJ, 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 YC58 PWJ registered?

YC58 PWJ is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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