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YG08 ZVN

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,996 mi
Last recorded115,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deteriorated/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,903 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 104,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,094 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,094 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,701 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,653 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 80,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,177 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 65,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,922 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,922 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 51,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,752 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)

Pass 1 May 2012 38,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,881 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 ZVN is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

YG08 ZVN is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 ZVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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