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YD08 XGR

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,138 mi
Last recorded165,138 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XGR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 165,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,892 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,660 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded Also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 146,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 144,621 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))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 144,616 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,227 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 142,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 121,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 115,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear child seat mounted not allowing adult belt inspection

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 115,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear child seat mounted not allowing adult belt inspection

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,574 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,672 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 XGR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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