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YD08 WDF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,163 mi
Last recorded114,163 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 114,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

sill covers and under bellys

Fail 15 Apr 2026 114,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

sill covers and under bellys

Pass 11 Apr 2025 109,091 miles

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2025 108,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,975 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,545 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,325 miles

Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings are rubbing on sensors (1.6 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicators are being partly illuminated by other functions (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides abs rings are rubbing on sensors (1.6 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,238 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,002 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,317 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust exhaust to front pipe loose but not insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,740 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 5 Apr 2012 26,501 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,392 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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YD08 WDF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 YD08 WDF, 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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YD08 WDF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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