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YG08 ZXZ

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,966 mi
Last recorded136,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 136,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 136,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,497 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 107,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,010 miles

Front n/s & o/s

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 75,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 70,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,890 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,882 miles

? auto box leak ?

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,776 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 ZXZ is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG08 ZXZ 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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