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YF08 XMR

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XMR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 105,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OSF pad damaged

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,525 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 89,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, also slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 71,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,267 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,430 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,663 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,294 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)

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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YF08 XMR is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YF08 XMR, 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 YF08 XMR registered?

YF08 XMR is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 XMR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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