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YG08 CAO

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,549 mi
Last recorded78,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 78,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,198 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,160 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,601 miles

tested on winter tyres.

Fail 15 Feb 2019 53,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

tested on winter tyres.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,378 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,693 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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YG08 CAO is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YG08 CAO, 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 YG08 CAO registered?

YG08 CAO is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YG08 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CAO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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