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YG08 NGE

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 126,359 miles

handbrake performance low

wear on front track control arm

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,584 miles

wear on track control arm bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,363 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated box side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated box side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,820 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 94,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 41,890 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,929 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 36,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,935 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 NGE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NGE, 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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What year was YG08 NGE registered?

YG08 NGE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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