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YH08 NWC

2008 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,779 mi
Last recorded165,779 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 NWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 165,779 miles

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 160,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 156,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,178 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 128,669 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 117,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,388 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT

EML ON

Nearside Rear ABS SENSOR RUBBING ON ABS RING

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,388 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT

EML ON

Nearside Rear ABS SENSOR RUBBING ON ABS RING

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four tyres on 2 to 3mm and sidewalls perishing

o/s hand brake operates on one click n/s operates on four clicks

slight blueing to n/s/r disc

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,208 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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YH08 NWC is a 2008 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YH08 NWC, 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 YH08 NWC registered?

YH08 NWC is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 NWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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