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YL08 WCF

2008 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 118,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 118,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 113,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 113,633 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 106,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,909 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,983 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 103,982 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,759 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2018 92,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,788 miles

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm on legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Nails in o/s/r tyre.

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 80,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm on legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Nails in o/s/r tyre.

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit recommend replacement soon.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 66,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,763 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,675 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 17 Aug 2012 28,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,241 miles

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

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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YL08 WCF is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YL08 WCF, 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 YL08 WCF registered?

YL08 WCF is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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