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YG08 WVE

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front not secured properly

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 129,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seperated at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front not secured properly

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front mount worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 124,657 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe disconnected (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front mount worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 120,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 120,924 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 116,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge at outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint loose and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,492 miles

rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,197 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,881 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,564 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,185 miles

Wipers smearing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 37,185 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Wipers smearing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,994 miles

Crankshaft vibration damper very noisey

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside outer brake light innop

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 WVE is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YG08 WVE, 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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YG08 WVE is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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