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YL08 WDG

2008 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,353 mi
Last recorded128,353 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 128,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 fuel treatment fitted (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 123,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 123,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 fuel treatment added (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,244 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,478 miles

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

exhaust clamp split but not defective

Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear bumper damaged

exhaust clamp split but not defective

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,486 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserved travelnearside rear parking brake 147 locking compared to offside 234 locking

Fail 7 Jul 2018 92,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring catching sensor (1.6 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserved travelnearside rear parking brake 147 locking compared to offside 234 locking

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace a s a p (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,656 miles

decelerometer brakes performance checked and passed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,554 miles

vehicle has had two new lower back arms on front axle , vehicle has had wheel tracking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,435 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,735 miles

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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 WDG is a 2008 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YL08 WDG, 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 YL08 WDG registered?

YL08 WDG is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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