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YD08 XPY

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,654 mi
Last recorded165,654 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 165,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 163,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge thin outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 160,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 156,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 151,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 147,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 137,592 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 137,343 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 124,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 87,630 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 87,630 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 69,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,703 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 30 Jul 2010 32,930 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,898 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 XPY is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD08 XPY registered?

YD08 XPY is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YD08 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 XPY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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