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YG08 WVS

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 95,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 88,641 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 88,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,764 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 72,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,956 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,314 miles

front tyres 2mm and wearing on edges

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,847 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,813 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 WVS is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

YG08 WVS is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YG08 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 WVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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